What Does a Block Cipher Utilize in Order to Change

question 5

Multiple Choice

What does a block cipher utilize in order to change plaintext characters into two or more encrypted characters?

• A) A mathematical structure known as an invertible matrix.
• B) A random noise sampling from the computer's hardware.
• C) A pseudorandom number generator defined by the encrypting language.
• D) A hardware encryption chip designed to perform obfuscation.

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