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A Hashing Algorithm is deterministic. What does it mean?
Suggested Answer: C
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33 comments · newest first
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Emogene
11 months ago
C is interesting, but it’s not what deterministic means.
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Bobbye
11 months ago
B is misleading; it’s not about data distribution.
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Josphine
11 months ago
Wait, are you sure? I thought there were exceptions.
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Latricia
12 months ago
Totally agree, that's the key feature of hashing!
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Gladis
12 months ago
A means it always produces the same output for the same input.
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Kerrie
12 months ago
I recall hashing algorithms are supposed to be consistent, so I would go with option A, but I need to double-check my notes.
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Nilsa
1 year ago
I practiced a similar question, and I believe deterministic means you can't reverse it, which sounds like option C, but I'm not confident.
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Lajuana
1 year ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I think it might have something to do with how the data is processed, like option B?
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Misty
1 year ago
I remember that a deterministic algorithm means the same input always gives the same output, so I think option A is correct.
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Rossana
1 year ago
Ah, I see what they're getting at now. A hashing algorithm is deterministic, meaning it will consistently produce the same output for the same input. That makes sense. I'll go with A for this one.
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Theola
1 year ago
I'm a bit confused by the wording of the question. Is it asking what "deterministic" means in the context of hashing algorithms? Or is it asking something else? I'll have to read it over again carefully.
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Audra
1 year ago
Okay, let me think this through. Deterministic means the algorithm will always give the same output for a given input, right? So A seems like the right answer. I'll mark that one down.
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Paola
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a little unsure about this one. I know hashing algorithms are supposed to be deterministic, but I'm not totally clear on what that means exactly. I'll have to think about it a bit more.
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Crista
1 year ago
This one seems pretty straightforward. I'm pretty confident the answer is A - it always produces the same output given the same input.
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Daniel
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not entirely sure about the difference between options A and C. I'll need to think this through carefully.
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Theola
1 year ago
This question seems pretty straightforward. I think I can eliminate the options that are clearly subject to the GSTT.
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Eulah
1 year ago
I'm a little confused on the differences between the network management categories. I'll have to make sure I understand them well before the exam.
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Gail
1 year ago
Ah, deterministic hashing – the hallmark of a well-behaved algorithm. It's like the Swiss trains of the digital world, always on time and never late!
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Jennie
1 year ago
C: Exactly, it's like a well-behaved algorithm that you can trust.
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Cristal
1 year ago
B: So it's like a reliable train schedule, always consistent.
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Tamala
1 year ago
A: It means it always produces the same output given the same input.
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Rashida
1 year ago
Hashing algorithms, where the output can't be used to re-generate the input? Sounds like a secret agent's dream! Shh, don't tell anyone the answer, it's a state secret!
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Wilda
1 year ago
Wait, so if it's deterministic, that means I can't just randomly generate the input and expect a different output? That's a bummer, but I guess it's part of the deal.
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Ozell
1 year ago
Deterministic, huh? That means I can always expect the same result, no matter how many times I run it. Gotta love that predictability!
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Antione
1 year ago
Elli: Absolutely, it's a key feature of hashing algorithms.
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Elli
1 year ago
User 2: So true! It's great for consistency and reliability in data processing.
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Stephanie
1 year ago
User 1: Yes, that's right! A hashing algorithm will always give the same output for the same input.
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Arleen
2 years ago
Ah, so a deterministic hashing algorithm means it's reliable and consistent. I like that, it's like a trusty old friend you can always count on!
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Willis
1 year ago
That's right! It's like having a reliable and consistent tool in your toolbox.
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Adelle
1 year ago
Yes, exactly! A deterministic hashing algorithm will always give the same output for the same input.
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Sharita
2 years ago
I think it means that the algorithm will consistently give the same result for a specific input, which is important for data integrity.
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Rolande
2 years ago
A) it always produces the same output given the same input.
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Troy
2 years ago
A Hashing Algorithm is deterministic. What does it mean?