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QuestionQ1021

Cryptography

Which of the following is most accurately defined as a cryptanalysis technique in which an analyst attempts to determine the key using knowledge of some plaintext–ciphertext pairs?

  • A A known-plaintext attack
  • B A known-algorithm attack
  • C A chosen-ciphertext attack
  • D A chosen-plaintext attack A
Explanation

A known-plaintext attack relies on known corresponding plaintext and ciphertext values to analyze an encryption system and potentially recover its key.

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