What is the best description for CHAP Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol?
A.
Passwords are sent in clear text
B.
Passwords are not sent in clear text
C.
Passwords are not used, a digital signature is sent
D.
It is substandard to PAP
E.
It was used with PS2’s and has been discontinued
Explanation:
Passwords are not sent in clear text. The server performing the authentication sends a challenge
value and the user types in the password. The password is used to encrypt the challenge value then
is sent back to the authentication server.