Systems Security Certified Practitioner – SSCP – Question0723 - Systems Security Certified Practitioner

What is the RESULT of a hash algorithm being applied to a message ?

A. A digital signature
B. A ciphertext
C. A message digest
D. A plaintext

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

As when a hash algorithm is applied on a message , it produces a message digest.
The other answers are incorrect because :
A digital signature is a hash value that has been encrypted with a sender’s private key. A ciphertext is a message that appears to be unreadable.
A plaintext is a readable data. Reference : Shon Harris , AIO v3 , Chapter-8 : Cryptography , Page : 593-594 , 640 , 648