Computer Science Week 2 - Assignment: How Does a Simple Substitution Cipher Work?

 

Instructions

Assignment Directions

This assignment assesses CO-2. [content page]

For this assignment, you will use a substitution cipher tool to implement a simple substitution cipher.

1. Navigate to the substitution cipher tool on PlanetCalc [webpage]
2. Type the following into the textbox: “I want to get an “A” in this course to ensure I have a good GPA upon graduation.”
3. Ensure you select “Encode.”
4. Ensure you have selected “Create five-letter groups.”
5. Select “Calculate.”
6. Copy and paste the encoded cipher from the “transformed text” section (under the Calculate button) into a Word document.

Submission Instructions:

• A Word document that contains the encoded cipher from the "transformed text" section.

Be sure to review the following prior to submitting your assignment:

• We strive for academic integrity in all aspects of education, and you are expected to uphold these standards when creating and submitting your discussion. View the Standards of Student Conduct [webpage] for more information on what that means at APUS.
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• Submitting and Confirming a Submission [video]: Watch this 3-minute video if you need guidance on submitting your assignment.
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