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CAS-002 · Question #77
Which of the following statements regarding the MD5 algorithm is NOT true?
The correct answer is A. It uses a two-way hash. MD5 creates a hash value and uses a one-way hash. The hash value is used to help maintain integrity. It uses a 32-bit hash for encryption and offers better security than its predecessors.
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Question
Which of the following statements regarding the MD5 algorithm is NOT true?
Options
- AIt uses a two-way hash.
- BIt offers better security than its predecessors.
- CIt uses a one-way hash.
- DIt uses a 32-bit hash for encryption.
How the community answered
(39 responses)- A87% (34)
- B8% (3)
- C3% (1)
- D3% (1)
Explanation
MD5 creates a hash value and uses a one-way hash. The hash value is used to help maintain integrity. It uses a 32-bit hash for encryption and offers better security than its predecessors.
Topics
#MD5#hashing algorithms#one-way hash#cryptography
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