Match each item with a statement below.
-The entire range of values that can possibly be used to construct an individual key.
A)cipher
B)keyspace
C)encipher
D)cryptosystem
E)ciphertext
F)work factor
G)decipher
H)algorithm
I)cryptovariable

Question

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Keyspace refers to the entire range of values that can possibly be used to construct an individual key.

Answer: H
 An algorithm is a procedure or set of rules used for encryption and decryption.

Answer: G
 Deciphering refers to the process of converting ciphertext back to plain text.

Answer: D
 A cryptosystem is a set of cryptographic algorithms used for encryption and decryption.

Answer: E
 Ciphertext refers to the encrypted version of plain text.

Answer: F
 Work factor refers to the amount of computational effort required to perform a cryptographic attack.

Answer: C
 Enciphering refers to the process of converting plain text to ciphertext using an encryption algorithm.

Answer: A
 Cipher refers to a specific method of encryption or decryption.

Answer: I
 Cryptovariable refers to a variable that is used within a cryptographic algorithm to generate a key or to perform encryption or decryption.

Match Each Item with a Statement Below