An original intelligible message fed into the algorithm as input is known as _________ ,while the coded message produced as output is called the __________ .
A)decryption,encryption
B)plaintext,ciphertext
C)deciphering,enciphering
D)cipher,plaintext

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The original intelligible message is known as plaintext, and the coded message produced as output is called ciphertext. Decryption is the process of converting ciphertext to plaintext, while encryption is the process of converting plaintext to ciphertext. Deciphering and enciphering are synonyms for decryption and encryption, respectively. Cipher refers to a method of encryption or a message that has been encrypted. Therefore, option B is the best choice as it correctly defines plaintext and ciphertext.

An Original Intelligible Message Fed into the Algorithm as Input