Question

Which of the followings is known as the process of converting a cipher-text into original plain text ?
(a) Enciphering
(b) Encryption
(c) Ciphering
(d) Decryption

Answer 1

Decryption is the process of converting a cipher text into original plain text

Answer 2

Decryption is known as the process of converting a cipher-text into original plain text.

The encrypted or encoded text is converted into a text format that the computer or a human is capable of reading and understanding. Decryption can be done either manually or using proper keys or codes.

This process often requires a password or secret key and can be done only by authorized personnel. It is the reverse of encryption and restores the data to its original form.