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What size is an MD5 message digest (hash)?

What size is an MD5 message digest (hash)?

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A.
128 bits

B.
160 bits

C.
256 bits

D.
128 bytes

Explanation:
MD5 generates a 128-bit hash.
Incorrect Options:
B: SHA generates a 160-bit hash value.C: SHA-256 generates a 256-bit value.
D: MD5 generates a 128-bit, not a 128 byte, hash.

Harris, Shon, All In One CISSP Exam Guide, 6th Edition, McGraw-Hill, 2013, pp. 826, 827


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