Match each item with a statement below.
-To decrypt or convert ciphertext to plaintext.
A)cipher
B)keyspace
C)encipher
D)cryptosystem
E)ciphertext
F)work factor
G)decipher
H)algorithm
I)cryptovariable

Question

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Decipher means to convert ciphertext back to plaintext.

Answer: A 
 Cipher refers to a specific method or technique used to encrypt plaintext.

Answer: G 
 Encipher means to convert plaintext to ciphertext.

Answer: D 
 Cryptosystem refers to the entire system used for encryption and decryption, including the algorithms and keys.

Answer: E 
 Ciphertext refers to the encrypted form of plaintext.

Answer: F 
 Work factor refers to the amount of time and resources required to break a particular encryption.

Answer: G 
 Decipher means to convert ciphertext back to plaintext.

Answer: H 
 Algorithm refers to the specific set of instructions used for encryption and decryption.

Answer: I 
 Cryptovariable refers to the key or set of keys used in a particular encryption algorithm.

The best choices are: 
Answer: GADGHI 
 The answer includes one choice each for decrypting (G), encrypting (A), the entire encryption system (D), ciphertext (E), work factor (F), deciphering (G), algorithm (H), and cryptovariable (I).

Match Each Item with a Statement Below