Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) — Question 222

Which method does the enable secret password option use to encrypt device passwords?

Answer options

• A. MD5
• B. PAP
• C. CHAP
• D. AES

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, MD5, as it is the hashing algorithm used by the enable secret command to encrypt passwords on Cisco devices. The other options, PAP, CHAP, and AES, refer to different authentication methods or encryption standards that are not applicable to the enable secret password encryption process.