10 Questions
What is the process of converting from plaintext to chipertext known as?
Encryption
What term is often mistakenly used to describe the process of converting plaintext to ciphertext?
Deciphering
What is the correct term for the process of converting ciphertext to plaintext?
Deciphering
What is a common mistake in the terminology of cryptography?
Using 'deciphering' when you mean 'encryption'
Which of the following is NOT a valid term in cryptography?
Dycryption
The process of converting from plaintext to ciphertext is known as deciphering.
False
Dycryption is a valid term in cryptography.
False
The process of converting plaintext to ciphertext is known as encryption.
True
Deciphering is the process of converting ciphertext to plaintext.
True
Dycryption is the reverse process of encryption.
False
Test your understanding of basic cryptography concepts, including encryption, decryption, and common mistakes in terminology.
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