Cryptography Basics
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What is the process of converting from plaintext to chipertext known as?

  • Decryption
  • Encryption (correct)
  • Dycryption
  • Deciphering
  • What term is often mistakenly used to describe the process of converting plaintext to ciphertext?

  • Encryption
  • Decoding
  • Dycryption
  • Deciphering (correct)
  • What is the correct term for the process of converting ciphertext to plaintext?

  • Encryption
  • Dycryption
  • Decoding
  • Deciphering (correct)
  • What is a common mistake in the terminology of cryptography?

    <p>Using 'deciphering' when you mean 'encryption'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a valid term in cryptography?

    <p>Dycryption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The process of converting from plaintext to ciphertext is known as deciphering.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Dycryption is a valid term in cryptography.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The process of converting plaintext to ciphertext is known as encryption.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Deciphering is the process of converting ciphertext to plaintext.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Dycryption is the reverse process of encryption.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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