What is true about the community string used for SNMPv1 and SNMPv2c?

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What is true about the community string used for SNMPv1 and SNMPv2c?
A . The community string hashes the SNMP message, but does not encrypt it, which provides for data integrity.
B . The community string is like a password transmitted in cleartext, which provides no data integrity or privacy.
C . The community string encrypts the SNMP message, but does not hash it, which provides for data privacy.
D . The community string encrypts and hashes the SNMP message, which provides for data integrity and privacy.

Answer: B