The original message or data that is fed into the algorithm is __________.
A) encryption algorithm
B) secret key
C) decryption algorithm
D) plaintext

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The original message or data that is fed into the algorithm is known as plaintext, which is then encrypted or transformed using the encryption algorithm and a secret key to create ciphertext. The decryption algorithm and the same secret key are used to reverse the process and obtain the original plaintext.

The Original Message or Data That Is Fed into the Algorithm