____ is the information used in conjunction with an algorithm to create the ciphertext from the plaintext or derive the plaintext from the ciphertext.
A)Password
B)Cipher
C)Key
D)Passphrase

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The key is used in conjunction with an algorithm to create the ciphertext from the plaintext or derive the plaintext from the ciphertext. A password or passphrase may be used to generate a key, but they are not used directly in the encryption or decryption process. A cipher is the specific algorithm used for encryption or decryption.

____ Is the Information Used in Conjunction with an Algorithm