What Type of Message Authentication Code Uses Hashing to Authenticate

question 47

Multiple Choice

What type of message authentication code uses hashing to authenticate the sender by using both a hash function and a secret cryptographic key?

• A)SHA-384
• B)HMAC
• C)RIPEMD
• D)MD5

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Definitions:

Equivalent Units

A concept used in the cost accounting process that expresses the amount of work in process and finished units as a total of equivalent complete units.

Cost Per Equivalent Unit

A calculation used in process costing that assigns a cost to partially completed units, making them equivalent to fully completed units for inventory valuation.

Finished Goods Inventory

Products that have completed the manufacturing process but have not yet been sold or distributed to customers.

Direct Materials

Raw materials that are directly traceable to the manufacturing of a product and constitute a significant portion of production costs.