Match each item with a statement below.
-The amount of effort (usually expressed in units of time) required to perform cryptanalysis on an encoded message.
A)cipher
B)keyspace
C)encipher
D)cryptosystem
E)ciphertext
F)work factor
G)decipher
H)algorithm
I)cryptovariable

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Work factor refers to the amount of effort required to perform cryptanalysis on an encoded message.

Answer: A
 A cipher is a method for encrypting or decrypting a message.

Answer: B
 Keyspace refers to the total number of possible keys in a cryptographic system.

Answer: C
 Encipher means to convert plaintext into ciphertext.

Answer: D
 A cryptosystem refers to a set of cryptographic algorithms and protocols used to secure communications.

Answer: E
 Ciphertext refers to the encrypted form of a message.

Answer: G
 Decipher means to convert ciphertext into plaintext.

Answer: H
 An algorithm is a set of instructions used to perform a specific task.

Answer: I
 A cryptovariable is a variable used in a cryptographic system, such as a key or password.

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