FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY

WHAT IS COMPUTER SECURITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What do we call the process which converts the electronic data into a form that cannot be easily understood by anyone?
A
Decryption
B
Encryption
C
Translation
D
Scanning
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Encryption is the method by which information is converted into secret code that hides the information’s true meaning. The science of encrypting and decrypting information is called cryptography. In computing, unencrypted data is also known as plaintext, and encrypted data is called ciphertext.

Detailed explanation-2: -Data processing therefore refers to the process of transforming raw data into meaningful output i.e. information. Data processing can be done manually using pen and paper. Mechanically using simple devices like typewriters or electronically using modern data processing tools such as computers.

Detailed explanation-3: -Cryptography is the process of converting between readable text, called plaintext, and an unreadable form, called ciphertext . This occurs as follows: The sender converts the plaintext message to ciphertext. This part of the process is called encryption (sometimes encipherment ).

Detailed explanation-4: -The process of converting back to the original form is decryption.

Detailed explanation-5: -Digitization is the process of converting information into a digital (i.e. computer-readable) format.

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