Question

______________ is the mathematical procedure or algorithm which produces a cipher-text for any specified plaintext.

(a) Encryption Algorithm

(b) Decryption Algorithm

(c) Hashing Algorithm

(d) Tuning Algorithm

I have been asked this question in an interview for internship.

This question is from Types of Cryptography in portion Cryptography in Security of Cyber Security

Answer 1

Correct choice is (a) Encryption Algorithm

For explanation I would say: Encryption Algorithm is the mathematical procedure or algorithm which produces a cipher-text for any specified plaintext. Inputs it takes are the plain text and the key.