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What is plaintext?.
- A.The original readable message before encryption
- B.The encrypted message after encryption
- C.The secret value used to encrypt a message
- D.A program used to crack an encryption algorithm
Model answer
What a good answer should say
- The original readable message before encryption
Explanation
Why this works
Plaintext is the original message in its readable form. Encryption transforms plaintext into ciphertext.
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