CompTIA ITF+ (FC0-U61) — Question 275

Which of the following is known to be the WEAKEST encryption standard?

Answer options

• A. WPA
• B. WEP
• C. AES
• D. TKIP

Correct answer: B

Explanation

WEP is considered the weakest encryption standard due to its vulnerabilities and the ease with which it can be compromised. In contrast, WPA, AES, and TKIP offer stronger security measures and are designed to address the shortcomings of WEP.