A process that takes plaintext of any length and transforms it into a short code.
A) asymmetric encryption
B) encryption
C) hashing
D) symmetric encryption

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The process described in the question is that of hashing. Hashing takes input of any length, applies a mathematical function to it, and produces an output of fixed length (the hash). This is commonly used for password storage, as the original password is not stored, only its hash value.

A Process That Takes Plaintext of Any Length and Transforms