Exam 1: Data Identification
What is the term for unencrypted, human-readable data?
Ciphertext
Encrypted, unreadable data.
Plaintext
Original, readable data.
Exam 2: The Interception Trap
Explain how encryption protects data being sent across the internet. [2 Marks]
⚠️ The Trap
"It stops hackers from intercepting or stealing the data."
✅ The Mark Scheme
1. Data is scrambled using a key.
2. If intercepted, it is unintelligible/meaningless without the key.
Exam 3: Component Audit
Match the term to its role in encryption.
| Key | Used to scramble/unscramble the data. |
| Ciphertext | The unreadable output of encryption. |
| Plaintext | Original meaningful data. |
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