Cryptology and Secret Writing
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What is the main difference between a steganogram and a cryptogram?

  • A steganogram is used for confidential communications, while a cryptogram is used for public messages.
  • A steganogram is used for encoding, while a cryptogram is used for decoding.
  • A steganogram is a type of cipher, while a cryptogram is a type of code.
  • A steganogram conceals the text itself, while a cryptogram conceals only the meaning. (correct)

    • What is the term for the science of preparing and analyzing ciphers and codes?

  • Codebreaking
  • Cryptology (correct)
  • Cryptanalysis
  • Cryptography

    • What is the primary concern of cryptography?

  • Creating new codes and ciphers
  • Solving cryptograms without a key
  • Encoding or writing plaintext
  • Deciphering or decoding confidential communications (correct)

    • What is the primary difference between a ciphertext and a codetext?

    <p>Ciphertext uses symbols related to units of the plaintext, while codetext uses symbols that stand for units of different length.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process of converting a cryptogram into plaintext?

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

    What is the purpose of a steganogram?

    <p>To conceal the existence of a message.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is cryptography important in modern technology?

    <p>It helps secure data communications between computers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two basic methods of producing ciphers?

    <p>Substitution and transposition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an anagram an example of?

    <p>A type of transposition cipher.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a key in cryptography?

    <p>To act as a variable in a cipher system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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