Vocabulary: Ciphers and Encryption
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Computers
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9th Grade
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Easy
Jonathon Ownby
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which term refers to the algorithm used to transform text to conceal its meaning?
Back
Cipher
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the process of converting encrypted information to an understandable form?
Back
Decryption
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which statement best describes a polyalphabetic cipher?
Back
A cipher that substitutes individual letters with a number of potential substitutions at different positions in the message
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
In a simple substitution cipher, individual letters are replaced with another _______.
Back
letter or symbol
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is encryption?
Back
converting information or data into a code to prevent unauthorized access.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What must a user need to decrypt a file?
Back
Key
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of data encryption?
Back
To make data unreadable to unauthorized users
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