Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT) — Question 257

One-way hash functions can be used is to?

Answer options

• A. Verify a password in a secure way.
• B. Recover a credit card number at refund
• C. Encrypt a document for confidentiality.
• D. Secure an end-to-end communication.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because one-way hash functions are designed to securely verify passwords without storing them in plain text. Options B, C, and D are incorrect as one-way hash functions do not allow for recovery of sensitive information, encryption for confidentiality, or securing communication channels.