GIAC Information Security Professional (GISP) — Question 1

Which of the following refers to encrypted text?

Answer options

• A. Plaintext
• B. Cookies
• C. Hypertext
• D. Ciphertext

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, as ciphertext specifically refers to text that has been transformed through encryption. A is incorrect because plaintext is the original readable text before encryption. B (Cookies) and C (Hypertext) are unrelated terms that do not pertain to encrypted text.