Which of the following data protection strategies can be used to confirm file integrity?

The correct answer is C. Hashing. Hashing is used to confirm file integrity by generating a unique fixed-length value for the file; any change in the file alters the hash value, indicating integrity has been compromised.

Submitted by helene.fr· Mar 6, 2026General security concepts

Question

Which of the following data protection strategies can be used to confirm file integrity?

Options

AMasking
BEncryption
CHashing
DObfuscation

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A
2% (1)
B
4% (2)
C
93% (51)
D
2% (1)

Explanation

Hashing is used to confirm file integrity by generating a unique fixed-length value for the file; any change in the file alters the hash value, indicating integrity has been compromised.

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