A __________ Is to Try Every Possible Key on a Piece

question 32

Multiple Choice

A __________ is to try every possible key on a piece of ciphertext until an intelligible translation into plaintext is obtained.

• A) mode of operation
• B) hash function
• C) cryptanalysis
• D) brute-force attack

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Definitions:

Bimetallic Strip

A mechanical temperature sensor element made of two dissimilar metals bonded together, expanding and contracting at different rates to bend or curve in response to temperature changes.

Excessive Heat

Undesired high temperatures generated in a system or device, often due to inefficiency or overload, leading to potential damage.

Motor Starter

A device that controls the use of electrical power to equipment, specifically to start and stop the motor safely.

Motor Control Center

A centralized assembly of motor starters, controllers, and other devices, housed in a cabinet for power distribution and control in industrial environments.