Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI) — Question 95

How many characters long is the fixed-length MD5 algorithm checksum of a critical system file?

Answer options

• A. 128
• B. 64
• C. 32
• D. 16

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct length of an MD5 checksum is 32 characters, which represents the 128-bit hash value in hexadecimal format. Options A, B, and D are incorrect as they do not accurately reflect the character length of the MD5 checksum, which is specifically designed to produce a 32-character output.