On a Linux based system, what command can you use to create a hash of a file using SHA-256?
A) sha1sum
B) md5sum
C) sha256sum
D) shasum -a 256

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The command "sha256sum" is used specifically to create a SHA-256 hash of a file on a Linux system. Option A is for creating a SHA-1 hash, option B is for creating an MD5 hash, and option D is not a valid command. Therefore, option C is the correct choice.

On a Linux Based System, What Command Can You Use