_____ data is scrambled so that it is indecipherable when opened by another program.

A) Encrypted
B) Compacted
C) Read-Only
D) Linked

Encrypted Data

Information that has been transformed into a secure format that conceals its original content, requiring a specific key or process to be deciphered.

Scrambled

Refers to data or text that has been jumbled or encrypted to prevent unauthorized access or to ensure privacy.

Indecipherable

Referring to text, data, or information that cannot be understood or interpreted, often because of poor handwriting, encryption, or lack of context.