6 Questions
Which type of machines simplified the use of encryption before the modern computer?
Mechanical machines
Who invented the Jefferson Disk?
Thomas Jefferson
How many disks were included in the device built by Jefferson?
36 disks
Which of the following best describes the Jefferson Disk?
A purely mechanical cryptographic machine
What is the main purpose of the Jefferson Disk?
To simplify the use of encryption
How did the Jefferson Disk facilitate encryption and decryption?
By arranging disks in a particular order
Test your knowledge of cryptographic machines and their history with this quiz. Learn about the Jefferson Disk and other early mechanical and electronic devices that revolutionized encryption.
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