212-89 Malware Incidents Practice Question
You suspect a file on a Linux server is malicious. What command can you use to obtain the MD5 hash of the file?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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md5sum [filename]
The 'md5sum' utility is the standard tool in Linux distributions for calculating MD5 hashes.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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checkhash [filename]
Why it's wrong here
This is not a standard utility command.
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hash -md5 [filename]
Why it's wrong here
This is not a valid Linux command.
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md5sum [filename]
Why this is correct
This command outputs the MD5 checksum of the file.
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echo md5 [filename]
Why it's wrong here
This simply prints the text 'md5 [filename]' to the screen.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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