What size is an MD5 message digest (hash)?
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