Answer only True or False

1. T or F: Cryptanalysis is the act of studying a cryptographic algorithm, its implementation, plaintext, ciphertext, and any other available information to try to break the protection of encryption.

2. T or F: Cryptologists specializes in (a) breaking codes (b) inventing codes.

3. T or F: Two of the six things cryptanalyst attempt to do are (a) Decrypt a single message (b) Recognize patterns in encrypted messages.

4. T or F: Encryption is one of the means used to provide computer security. According to the textbook, in 1972 the National Bureau of Standard (NBS) called for proposals for producing a public encryption algorithm.

5. T or F: Three of the desirable criteria for a public encryption algorithm are (a) Ability to provide high level security (b) Specified and easy to understand (c) Hack proof.

6. T or F: The internet of things referred to a world of interconnected smart devices not ordinarily thought of as computers.

7. T or F: Internet of things include smart appliances and smart homes.

8. T or F: Internet of things does not include health and entertainment.

9. T or F: Internet of things is a remarkably cool concept, thus, there is no elements to consider.

10. T or F: Internet of things may create the opportunity for potential subversion (A malevolent government influence).

11. T or F: Internet of things could lead to uncontrolled access (third party intercept your vital information and use it to burglarize your homes and other personal assets).