SSL Complete Guide 2021: HTTP to HTTPS - MD5 Hashing Algorithm

The video tutorial covers popular hashing algorithms, focusing on MD5. It explains how MD5 creates a fixed-length hash from variable-length input, commonly used for password storage. A practical demonstration of generating MD5 hashes using terminal commands is provided, along with a comparison using online tools. The tutorial concludes with a brief introduction to the SHA algorithm.

What is the primary purpose of a hashing algorithm?

• To convert data into binary format

• To encrypt data for secure transmission

• To create a one-way hash for data integrity

• To compress data for storage efficiency

Which of the following is a characteristic of the MD5 hashing algorithm?

• It is primarily used for data encryption

• It creates a fixed-length hash of 128 bits

• It is considered obsolete and never used

• It produces a 256-bit hash

What happens to the hash of a file when its contents are modified?

• The hash remains the same

• The hash changes

• The hash becomes longer

• The hash becomes shorter

In the demonstration, what command is used to create a file on a Mac terminal?

• touch

• new file

• make file

• create file

What is the result when the same input is hashed using different MD5 generators?

• The hash length varies

• The hash is encrypted

• The same hash is produced

• Different hashes are produced

How many bits long is the output of an MD5 hash?

• 256 bits

• 512 bits

• 64 bits

• 128 bits

What is the next topic after the MD5 algorithm in the video?

• HMAC algorithm

• File compression techniques

• SHA hashing algorithm

• Data encryption methods