If the analyst is able to get the source system to insert into the system a message chosen by the analyst, then a ________ attack is possible.
A) known-plaintext
B) chosen-plaintext
C) chosen ciphertext
D) chosen text

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A chosen-plaintext attack is where the attacker can obtain the ciphertexts corresponding to an arbitrary set of plaintexts of their own choosing. This scenario fits the description of being able to insert a message into the system to see how it is encrypted.

If the Analyst Is Able to Get the Source System