Multiple choice

A number generated by an algorithm from a text string. also known as a message digest

  1. index

  2. Hash

  3. firewall

  4. Host
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A hash value (or simply hash) is a numeric value of a fixed length that uniquely identifies data, generated by a hashing algorithm. An index is used to speed up database queries, a firewall is a security system, and a host is a computer connected to a network.

Keep practicing — related questions