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Which hash algorithm is cryptography used in certificate generation?
The correct answer is B. MD5. MD5 is a hash algorithm historically used in digital certificate generation, though it is now considered cryptographically weak and deprecated for this purpose.
Question
Which hash algorithm is cryptography used in certificate generation?
Options
- ASHA-256
- BMD5
- CRSA 4096
- DSHA-512
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- B89% (54)
- C7% (4)
- D2% (1)
Why each option
MD5 is a hash algorithm historically used in digital certificate generation, though it is now considered cryptographically weak and deprecated for this purpose.
SHA-256 is the currently recommended replacement for MD5 in certificate generation but is not the historically referenced algorithm this question targets.
MD5 (Message Digest 5) was widely adopted in early PKI implementations for hashing certificate data during digital signature creation, producing a 128-bit digest. It appeared in early SSL/TLS certificates and CSR workflows before collision vulnerabilities made it unsuitable for secure use. Certification exams frequently reference MD5 as the historically significant hash algorithm in certificate generation workflows.
RSA 4096 is an asymmetric key algorithm used for encryption and digital signatures, not a hash function - it does not produce a message digest.
SHA-512 is a member of the SHA-2 family that produces a 512-bit digest and is used in modern cryptography, but it is not the answer identified for this question.
Concept tested: Hash algorithms used in PKI certificate generation
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/security/fundamentals/encryption-overview
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