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What is a substitution cipher?
What is a substitution cipher?
- A cipher that rearranges the order of the letters in the message
- A cipher that replaces each letter in the message with a different letter, following some established mapping (correct)
- A cipher that replaces each letter in the message with the same letter
- A cipher that adds a random letter to each letter in the message
What is the Caesar cipher?
What is the Caesar cipher?
- A cipher that replaces each letter in the message with the same letter
- A cipher that adds a random letter to each letter in the message
- A cipher that rearranges the order of the letters in the message
- A simple example of a substitution cipher that replaces each letter with a letter some fixed number of positions (correct)
What is the purpose of a substitution cipher?
What is the purpose of a substitution cipher?
- To add random letters to a message
- To replace each letter in a message with the same letter
- To rearrange the order of letters in a message
- To translate a message into a secret code (correct)
Study Notes
Substitution Ciphers
- A substitution cipher is a method of encryption where each plaintext element (e.g., letter, symbol) is replaced by a different element
- It involves replacing each unit of plaintext with a corresponding unit of ciphertext
Caesar Cipher
- A Caesar cipher is a type of substitution cipher where each letter in the plaintext is 'shifted' a certain number of places down the alphabet
- It is a simple and ancient encryption technique
Purpose of Substitution Ciphers
- The primary purpose of a substitution cipher is to conceal the meaning of a message, ensuring only the intended recipient can decipher and read it
- Substitution ciphers are used to provide confidentiality and security to the communication
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Crack the Code: Test Your Skills with Substitution Ciphers!" Challenge your knowledge of encryption techniques with this quiz on substitution ciphers, including the famous Caesar cipher. Learn how these ciphers work and put your skills to the test by deciphering hidden messages. Sharpen your code-breaking abilities and impress your friends with your newfound expertise in cryptography!
