Beginner Cipher Quiz – Discover Simple Encryption

A short set of questions introducing fundamental encryption ideas, perfect for newcomers.

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Quiz Questions

Answer all questions below and test your knowledge.

  1. 1

    Which method replaces each letter with the letter three positions later in the alphabet?

    Question 1
  2. 2

    What is the primary purpose of a one-time pad?

    Question 2
  3. 3

    In a substitution cipher, how many symbols are typically used to represent the alphabet?

    Question 3
  4. 4

    Which of the following is a symmetric key algorithm?

    Question 4
  5. 5

    What does the term 'plaintext' refer to?

    Question 5
  6. 6

    Which classic cipher writes the message in a zig-zag pattern across rows?

    Question 6
  7. 7

    When using a Caesar cipher, shifting by 0 positions results in what?

    Question 7
  8. 8

    Which encryption approach uses the same key for both encoding and decoding?

    Question 8
  9. 9

    What is a key characteristic of a monoalphabetic cipher?

    Question 9

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