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Basic Computer/IT QUESTION #2602
Question 1
An IT security officer uses encryption to protect sensitive office emails from unauthorized access. This practice falls under which computing discipline?
  • Abstraction
  • Cryptography✔️
  • Character Encoding
  • Open Source
Correct Answer Explanation
Cryptography is the overarching discipline that covers the practice of coding and hiding messages from third parties. Email encryption is a direct application of cryptography — it ensures only the intended recipient can read the message.