The Enigma Machine

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Which of the following accurately describes the Enigma machine?

  • A device used to decrypt German communications during World War II
  • A device used to transmit German communications during World War II
  • A device used to encrypt German communications during World War II (correct)
  • A device used to intercept German communications during World War II

What was the purpose of the rotors in the Enigma machine?

  • To encrypt the messages (correct)
  • To intercept the messages
  • To decrypt the messages
  • To transmit the messages

How did two Enigma machines communicate with each other?

  • They needed to be configured differently
  • They needed to be configured identically (correct)
  • They communicated automatically without configuration
  • They didn't communicate with each other

What was the Enigma I?

<p>The first model of the Enigma machine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the plugboard in the Enigma machine?

<p>To further scramble the encrypted messages (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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