CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1102) — Question 7

Upon downloading a new ISO, an administrator is presented with the following string:
59d15a16ce90c8ee97fa7c211b7673a8
Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of this string?

Answer options

• A. XSS verification
• B. AES-256 verification
• C. Hash verification
• D. Digital signature verification

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The string provided is a hash value, which is typically used to verify the integrity of the downloaded ISO file by ensuring it has not been altered. Options A, B, and D refer to different security concepts that do not directly pertain to the verification of file integrity through a hash.