Practice Hash Functions - 1.3 | Cryptography and Data Protection | Cyber Security Advance
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is a hash function?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about data transformation.

Question 2

Easy

Name one commonly used hash function.

πŸ’‘ Hint: What hash function can you name?

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Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What is a hash function primarily used for?

  • Confidentiality
  • Integrity
  • Authentication

πŸ’‘ 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

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the one-way nature of hashing.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

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?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the application of both concepts within data security.

Question 2

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

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the lifecycle and longevity of hash functions, and historical vulnerabilities.

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