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NSE6 · Question #153
Which of the following statements best describe what a SYN cookie does when a SYN packet is received?
The correct answer is A. It replies with a SYN/ACK packet containing a cookie value on the TCP acknowledge field. D. It sends a SYN/ACK with a cookie in the sequence field. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.
Question
Which of the following statements best describe what a SYN cookie does when a SYN packet is received?
Options
- AIt replies with a SYN/ACK packet containing a cookie value on the TCP acknowledge field.
- BIt replies with a RST packet if the SYN packet doesn't contain the right cookie in the sequence
- CIt replies with two SYN/ACK packets. One containing the right acknowledge values, and one
- DIt sends a SYN/ACK with a cookie in the sequence field.
How the community answered
(34 responses)- A76% (26)
- B9% (3)
- C15% (5)
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