A(n)____________________ Cipher Is an Algorithm That Encrypts or Decrypts Blocks

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Short Answer

A(n)____________________ cipher is an algorithm that encrypts or decrypts blocks of data,such as 64-bit or 128-bit chunks of information at a time.

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Definitions:

Logical File Pointer

A pointer or reference that represents the current position within a file, used to read from or write to the file at specific locations.

Data File

A file that contains data used by a computer program, often structured in a specific format for easy access and manipulation.

Physical File Pointer

A reference within a file system that points to the actual location of data on a storage device.

Hardware Device

Physical components of a computer system or network, such as processors, memory modules, or input/output devices.