What is hashing, and how does it differ from encryption?

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ANSWER: Hashing means to transform data through an algorithm that generally reduces the amount of space needed for the data. Hashing is not the same thing as encryption, though it's often listed as a type of encryption and does, in a similar manner, transform data from one format to another. Encrypted data can be decrypted, but hashed data cannot. Hashing is mostly used to ensure data integrity-that is, to verify the data has not been altered, which is similar to the purpose of a checksum.

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Briefly explain the difference between system testing and user acceptance testingĀ (UAT).

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An electronic, encryption-based, secure stamp of authentication on a macro or document is called a:

A) digital signature. B) document certificate. C) macro project. D) macro stamp.

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Communication that happens in real-time, with two or more people online at the same time.

A. Asynchronous B. Store-and-forward C. Synchronous

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Inexperienced support agents tend to speak too slowly when they experience stress during a conversation with a user.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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