A __________ Cipher Is One in Which a Block of Plaintext

question 12

Multiple Choice

A __________ cipher is one in which a block of plaintext is treated as a whole and used to produce a ciphertext block of equal length.

• A)bit
• B)product
• C)stream
• D)block

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Definitions:

Coupon Bond

A type of bond that pays the holder a fixed interest rate (coupon) over the bond's lifespan and repays the principal at maturity.

Yield To Maturity

The expected total yield from a bond assuming it is retained until the end of its term, accounting for all interest earnings and the return of the initial investment.

Market Yield

The current annual income return of an investment divided by the present market price.

Zero-Coupon Bonds

Bonds that do not pay periodic interest payments and are sold at a discount from their face value.