Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI v10) — Question 14

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 answer is C, as the MD5 algorithm produces a 32-character hexadecimal string for its checksum. Options A, B, and D are incorrect because they do not reflect the actual length of the MD5 checksum, which is specifically defined to be 32 characters.