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GAQM CFA-001 Exam - Topic 2 Question 81 Discussion

Actual exam question for GAQM's CFA-001 exam
Question #: 81
Topic #: 2
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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?

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Suggested Answer: B

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

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Dominga
3 months ago
I thought SHA-1 was 128 bits too, but I guess not!
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Eladia
3 months ago
CRC-32 is only 32 bits, not even close!
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Annice
3 months ago
Wait, isn't MD5 considered weak now?
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Queen
4 months ago
Totally agree, MD5 is the classic choice.
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Kayleigh
4 months ago
MD5 is the one that gives you a 128-bit hash!
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Carline
4 months ago
I think MD5 is the right answer, but I also remember something about its vulnerabilities. It’s tricky!
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Ezekiel
4 months ago
I recall that SHA-1 and SHA-512 produce longer hashes, but I can't quite remember the exact lengths.
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Lucia
4 months ago
I’m not entirely sure, but I feel like CRC-32 might be related to checksums rather than a proper hash function.
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Barbra
5 months ago
I remember hashing algorithms from our last practice session, and I think MD5 is the one that produces a 128-bit hash.
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Annmarie
5 months ago
Okay, let me think this through. CRC-32 is 32 bits, SHA-1 is 160 bits, and SHA-512 is 512 bits. That leaves MD5 as the only 128-bit option. I'm feeling confident about this one.
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Karl
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused on the differences between the hash algorithms. I'll need to review my notes to make sure I understand which one has a 128-bit output.
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Rosina
5 months ago
I'm pretty sure the answer is B. MD5 produces a 128-bit message digest, so that's the one that fits the description in the question.
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Esteban
5 months ago
I know MD5 has had some security issues, but I think that's still the right answer here based on the bit length requirement. I'll double-check my understanding, but I'm leaning towards B.
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Wei
5 months ago
Ah, I see now. The "secondaryPreferred" tag is the one that specifies the operations to be read from the node with the least network latency. I think I've got it!
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Eve
5 months ago
Okay, let's think this through. Creating a messaging policy sounds like a good start, but I wonder if there are any other settings or configurations we need to consider.
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Mauricio
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know cash-to-cash cycle time and order-fill rate are important, but I'm not sure if they're the most appropriate for gaining a competitive advantage through supply chain reliability.
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Cordelia
5 months ago
I've got a good feeling about this one. The electronic expansion valve is the more advanced and efficient option, so that's probably what Huawei is using in their precision air conditioning units.
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Lemuel
5 months ago
Ah, I remember learning about this! I'm pretty sure the answer is that the information from the previous block is embedded into the current block through hashing. That's what creates the chain.
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Deonna
2 years ago
I see why MD5 is the correct answer now, it all makes sense.
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Roslyn
2 years ago
I remember learning that SHA-1 produces a 160-bit digest, so it can't be the answer.
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Sharita
2 years ago
That's right, CRC-32 produces a 32-bit digest, not 128-bit.
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Deonna
2 years ago
I'm not sure, but I think CRC-32 produces a 32-bit message digest.
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Roslyn
2 years ago
I agree with MD5 produces a 128-bit message digest.
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Sharita
2 years ago
I think the correct answer is B) MD5.
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Honey
2 years ago
MD5 produces a 128-bit message digest.
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Eliz
2 years ago
B) MD5
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