Juniper Networks Certified Associate Junos JNCIA Junos · Free Practice Question Easy
Question 11
Which of these hashing algorithms produces a 128-bit hash?
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A
Data Encryption Standard (DES)
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B
Message Digest 5 (MD5)
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C
Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)
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D
Secure Hash Algorithm (SHA) - 1
Reveal correct answer
Correct answer: B
Explanation
MD5 produces a 128-bit hash that can be used to verify the authenticity and integrity of a packet.
SHA-1 produces a 160-bit hash.
DES and AES are encryption algorithms, not hashing algorithms.
Further reading - https://www.juniper.net/documentation/en_US/junos/topics/topic-map/security-ipsec-vpn-overview.html
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