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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is a hash function?

💡 Hint: Think about data transformation.

Question 2 Easy

Name one commonly used hash function.

💡 Hint: What hash function can you name?

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Question 1

What is a hash function primarily used for?

Confidentiality
Integrity
Authentication

💡 Hint: Think of the primary role of a hash in data processes.

Question 2

True or False: Hashing can be reversed to find the original data.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the one-way nature of hashing.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

You have a dataset containing sensitive information, and you need to ensure it remains confidential and also verify its integrity. What measures would you take to accomplish this using both hashing and encryption?

💡 Hint: Consider the application of both concepts within data security.

Challenge 2 Hard

Explain the risks associated with using SHA-1 instead of SHA-256 for new projects. Provide reasoning behind your answer.

💡 Hint: Think about the lifecycle and longevity of hash functions, and historical vulnerabilities.

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