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GISP · Question #476
GISP Question #476: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is C. In Digest authentication, passwords are sent across a network as a hash value, rather than as clear text. D. Digest authentication is a more secure authentication method as compared to Basic authentication.. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.
Question
Which of the following statements about Digest authentication are true? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose two.
Options
- AIn Digest authentication, passwords are sent across a network as clear text, rather than as a has value.
- BDigest authentication is used by wireless LANs, which follow the IEEE 802.11 standard.
- CIn Digest authentication, passwords are sent across a network as a hash value, rather than as clear text.
- DDigest authentication is a more secure authentication method as compared to Basic authentication.
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