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Which of the following protects a password from eavesdroppers and supports the encryption of communication?
Suggested Answer: A
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CHAP: A protocol that uses a three way hanbdshake The server sends the client a challenge which includes a random value(a nonce) to thwart replay attacks. The client responds with the MD5 hash of the nonce and the password.
The authentication is successful if the client's response is the one that the server expected.
CHAP protects the password from eavesdroppers and supports the encryption of communication.
24 comments · newest first
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Eileen
2 days ago
I think it's A) CHAP. It’s widely used for secure authentication.
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Madalyn
7 days ago
I agree, CHAP is essential for protecting passwords.
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Valene
12 days ago
CHAP is the standard for secure communication. Good pick!
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Louisa
18 days ago
I’m not sure about the others, but CHAP is reliable.
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Rosio
23 days ago
A) CHAP is definitely the right choice. It prevents eavesdropping.
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Danica
28 days ago
I feel the same! CHAP encrypts passwords during transmission.
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Gladis
1 month ago
I think it's A) CHAP. It’s widely used for secure authentication.
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Phung
1 month ago
Yes, CHAP is the go-to for protecting passwords in transit.
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Latosha
1 month ago
I read that CHAP is more secure than the others listed.
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Frederica
2 months ago
I feel confident about A too. Encryption is key for security.
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Malissa
2 months ago
Definitely A. It protects against eavesdropping effectively.
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Rashad
2 months ago
B is not a standard protocol. CHAP is the best choice here.
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Dorathy
2 months ago
Not so sure about A. What about B? CHIP sounds interesting.
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Antione
2 months ago
I agree, CHAP is reliable. It encrypts the password during the handshake.
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Rodolfo
2 months ago
I think it's A) CHAP. It’s widely used for secure password transmission.
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Romana
3 months ago
I always thought it was CHEP.
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Elroy
3 months ago
Wait, is CHAP really that effective?
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Jolanda
3 months ago
CHAP definitely helps with encryption.
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Glen
3 months ago
I thought it was CHIP, but I guess not.
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Peggie
3 months ago
A) CHAP is the right one for securing passwords!
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Ammie
4 months ago
I feel like CHEP could be a trick option since it doesn't sound like a widely recognized protocol. I should have reviewed more before the exam!
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Kristian
5 months ago
CHIP sounds familiar, but I don't think it's a standard protocol. I might be mixing it up with something else.
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Linwood
5 months ago
I remember practicing a question about CHAP before, and it was related to authentication, but I can't recall if it specifically mentioned eavesdropping.
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Pamella
5 months ago
I think CHAP is the one that deals with password protection, but I'm not entirely sure if it also encrypts communication.