Some passwords are stored using specialized encryption algorithms known as hashes. Why is this an appropriate method?

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• AIt is impossible to crack hashed user passwords unless the key used to encrypt them is obtained.
• BIf a user forgets the password, it can be easily retrieved using the hash key stored by administrators.
• CHashing is faster compared to more traditional encryption algorithms.
• DPasswords stored using hashes are non-reversible, making finding the password much more difficult.

• A
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• B
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• C
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• D
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