Match each item with a statement below.
-The mathematical formula or method used to convert an unencrypted message into an encrypted message or vice versa.
A)cipher
B)keyspace
C)encipher
D)cryptosystem
E)ciphertext
F)work factor
G)decipher
H)algorithm
I)cryptovariable

Question

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An algorithm is the mathematical formula or method used to convert an unencrypted message into an encrypted message or vice versa.

Answer: A
 Cipher refers to the actual encryption or decryption process that uses the algorithm and key.

Answer: I
 Cryptovariable refers to the key or set of keys used in the cipher process.

Answer: D
 Cryptosystem refers to the combination of the algorithm and key used in the encryption or decryption process.

Answer: E
 Ciphertext is the resulting encrypted message after the plaintext message has been transformed using the cipher process.

The other choices, B (keyspace), F (work factor), and G (decipher) are related to cryptography but are not the best choices to match with the given statement.

Match Each Item with a Statement Below