The information transformed during encryption is _________.
Question Type: Vocabulary/Definition
The question asks what information is transformed during the process of encryption. Encryption is the process of converting readable data (plain text) into an unreadable format (cipher text). Therefore, the information transformed is the original, readable data, which is called plain text.
- Option 1: Encrypted message - This is the *result* of encryption, not the information being transformed.
- Option 2: Coded message - While similar to an encrypted message, "coded message" is a broader term and doesn't specifically refer to the input of the encryption process.
- Option 3: Cipher text - This is the *output* of the encryption process, not the input.
- Option 4: Plain text - This is the correct answer. Plain text is the readable data that is transformed during encryption.
Core Logic/Pattern: Understanding the definition of encryption and its input and output.
Important Questions from Cryptography
SHA-1 is a cryptographic hash function used to generate a hash value of
Symmetric encryption is also known as:
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct regarding digital certificates?
I. A digital certificate does not include the name of the CA who issues it.
II. Digital certificates are based on public key cryptography.
III. These certificates are available only in one strength i.e. 128-bit encryption.
- Communication between end systems is encrypted using a key that is commonly referred to as a:
- In an RSA system, the public key of a given user is $e = 65$, $n = 2881$. What is the private key of this user?
