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What is the significance of indicator block in running key cipher?(a) it helps in encryption(b) it strengthens the cipher(c) it gives information regarding the book/text from where the key is taken(d) it makes encryption easyI have been asked this question by my college director while I was bunking the class.My question is taken from Cryptography topic in portion Cryptography of Data Structures & Algorithms II

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The correct choice is (c) it gives INFORMATION regarding the book/text from where the KEY is taken

Best explanation: The purpose of having an indicator block in running key cipher is to GIVE information to the receiver about the source of a key being used. It is USUALLY included in the second last block of the message.



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