CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) — Question 620

Adding a value to the end of a password to create a different password hash is called:

Answer options

• A. salting.
• B. key stretching.
• C. steganography.
• D. MD5 checksum.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is 'salting' because it involves adding random data to a password before hashing to enhance security. 'Key stretching' refers to making a weak key stronger, 'steganography' is about hiding information in other data, and 'MD5 checksum' is a specific hashing algorithm, not a method of modifying passwords.