GAQM Exam CFA-001 Topic 2 Question 81 Discussion

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Question #: 81
Topic #: 2

Digital evidence validation involves using a hashing algorithm utility to create a binary or hexadecimal number that represents the uniqueness of a data set, such as a disk drive or file.

Which of the following hash algorithms produces a message digest that is 128 bits long?

ACRC-32

BMD5

CSHA-1

DSHA-512

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Suggested Answer: B

by Johnetta at Apr 24, 2024, 04:43 AM

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Deonna

10 months ago

I see why MD5 is the correct answer now, it all makes sense.

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Roslyn

10 months ago

I remember learning that SHA-1 produces a 160-bit digest, so it can't be the answer.

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Sharita

11 months ago

That's right, CRC-32 produces a 32-bit digest, not 128-bit.

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Deonna

11 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think CRC-32 produces a 32-bit message digest.

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Roslyn

11 months ago

I agree with MD5 produces a 128-bit message digest.

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Sharita

11 months ago

I think the correct answer is B) MD5.

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Honey

12 months ago

MD5 produces a 128-bit message digest.

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Eliz

12 months ago

B) MD5

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