CCSP · Question #509
Which of the following is NOT a function performed by the record protocol of TLS?
The correct answer is B. Acceleration. The TLS Record Protocol is responsible for taking application data and performing four core functions: fragmentation (splitting data into manageable chunks), compression (optionally reducing data size), authentication (applying a MAC - Message Authentication Code - to ensure…
Question
Which of the following is NOT a function performed by the record protocol of TLS?
Options
- AEncryption
- BAcceleration
- CAuthentication
- DCompression
How the community answered
(40 responses)- A5% (2)
- B90% (36)
- C3% (1)
- D3% (1)
Explanation
The TLS Record Protocol is responsible for taking application data and performing four core functions: fragmentation (splitting data into manageable chunks), compression (optionally reducing data size), authentication (applying a MAC - Message Authentication Code - to ensure data integrity and authenticity), and encryption (protecting confidentiality). Acceleration is not a function of the TLS protocol itself - it is a performance feature provided by dedicated SSL/TLS hardware accelerators (e.g., specialized NICs or appliances) that offload cryptographic processing from the CPU. Acceleration is an external optimization, not part of the TLS record protocol specification.
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