Practice Hashing (Cryptographic Hash Functions) - 3.1 | Module 2: Basic Cryptography | Introductory Cyber Security
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is a cryptographic hash function?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of it as a digital fingerprint.

Question 2

Easy

What does it mean when we say a hash function is deterministic?

πŸ’‘ Hint: What happens when you hash 'hello' multiple times?

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Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What property ensures the same input produces the same hash output?

  • Preimage resistance
  • Determinism
  • Collision resistance

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how you expect a function to act.

Question 2

Is preimage resistance vital for hash functions?

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what would happen if it weren’t true.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design a scenario using hashing for both data integrity and non-repudiation. Explain how each aspect is achieved.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how each concept interacts in real-world applications.

Question 2

Evaluate the weaknesses and strengths of using MD5 in legacy systems. Would you recommend its continued use?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the balance between performance and security.

Challenge and get performance evaluation