CompTIA Cloud+ (CV0-003) — Question 210

A systems administrator needs to implement a way for users to verify software integrity. Which of the following tools would BEST meet the administrator’s needs?

Answer options

• A. TLS 1.3
• B. CRC32
• C. AES-256
• D. SHA-512

Correct answer: D

Explanation

SHA-512 is a cryptographic hash function that produces a unique hash value for data, making it ideal for verifying software integrity. While TLS 1.3 is a protocol for secure communication, CRC32 is a checksum algorithm that is less secure, and AES-256 is an encryption method, not a verification tool.