A ________ is a random string of 40 to 4,000 bits (ones and zeros) used to encrypt messages.
A) key
B) cipher
C) plaintext
D) code

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A key is a random string of bits used to encrypt and decrypt messages. A cipher is a specific algorithm used with a key to perform encryption and decryption. Plaintext refers to the original message before encryption, and a code is a system of symbols or signals used to represent information.

A ________ Is a Random String of 40 to 4,000