The ____ takes the password the user originally chooses, chops it up, and stirs it around according to a given formula.
A)hash function
B)encryption function
C)mash function
D)stash function

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A hash function takes an input (or 'message') and returns a fixed-size string of bytes. The output is typically a 'digest' that represents the input data in a scrambled form, making it ideal for password processing and verification without storing the actual password.

The ____ Takes the Password the User Originally Chooses, Chops