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ISC2 SSCP Exam - Topic 6 Question 116 Discussion

Which of the following protects a password from eavesdroppers and supports the encryption of communication?
A) Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol (CHAP)
B) Challenge Handshake Identification Protocol (CHIP)
C) Challenge Handshake Encryption Protocol (CHEP)
D) Challenge Handshake Substitution Protocol (CHSP)

ISC2 SSCP Exam - Topic 6 Question 116 Discussion

Actual exam question for ISC2's SSCP exam
Question #: 116
Topic #: 6
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Which of the following protects a password from eavesdroppers and supports the encryption of communication?

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Suggested Answer: A

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.

by Wynell at May 02, 2026, 01:49 AM

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Jolanda
2 hours ago
CHAP definitely helps with encryption.
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Glen
5 days ago
I thought it was CHIP, but I guess not.
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Peggie
10 days ago
A) CHAP is the right one for securing passwords!
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Ammie
16 days 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
2 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
2 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
2 months ago
I think CHAP is the one that deals with password protection, but I'm not entirely sure if it also encrypts communication.
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