SSCP · Question #809
SSCP Question #809: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is A: Transmission control protocol (TCP). TCP is a connection-oriented protocol that provides reliable data transport through mechanisms such as three-way handshaking, sequencing, acknowledgments, retransmission of lost packets, and flow control. UDP is connectionless and unreliable (no guaranteed delivery). IP handles r
Question
Which protocol of the TCP/IP suite addresses reliable data transport?
Options
- ATransmission control protocol (TCP)
- BUser datagram protocol (UDP)
- CInternet protocol (IP)
- DInternet control message protocol (ICMP)
Explanation
TCP is a connection-oriented protocol that provides reliable data transport through mechanisms such as three-way handshaking, sequencing, acknowledgments, retransmission of lost packets, and flow control. UDP is connectionless and unreliable (no guaranteed delivery). IP handles routing and logical addressing. ICMP handles error reporting and diagnostics, not data transport reliability.
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