SHA-1 is a

2009

SHA-1 is a

  1. A.

    encryption algorithm

  2. B.

    decryption algorithm

  3. C.

    key exchange algorithm

  4. D.

    message digest function

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Correct answer: D

SHA-1 is a cryptographic hash function designed to produce a fixed-size message digest. It ensures data integrity but does not perform encryption, decryption, or key exchange.

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