Practice Message Digests - 14.3 | 14. Security in Java (Cryptography & Access Control) | Advance Programming In Java
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is a message digest?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the purpose of creating unique identifiers.

Question 2

Easy

Name one common algorithm for message digests.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall the examples provided in class.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What does a message digest provide?

  • A variable-length hash
  • A fixed-size hash
  • A random value

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the attributes of the outputs we discussed.

Question 2

Is SHA-256 relatively secure for digital signatures?

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the reputation of is SHA-256 in the context of security.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Explain a scenario where using SHA-256 could prevent a security breach in digital communications.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how attackers might try to alter messages unnoticed.

Question 2

You’ve been asked to hash user passwords before storing them. Which hashing technique would you recommend and why?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the properties of secure hash functions when managing sensitive data.

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