GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) — Question 50

Which of the following network applications is better suited for using a connection-oriented protocol than a stateless protocol?

Answer options

• A. Video streaming
• B. Voice transmissions
• C. Windows Server Message Block
• D. Domain Name Service queries

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because Domain Name Service (DNS) queries typically require reliability and order, which a connection-oriented protocol provides. In contrast, options A and B, such as video streaming and voice transmissions, can tolerate some loss and are often handled by stateless protocols. Windows Server Message Block (option C) operates over a connection-oriented protocol but is less reliant on it compared to DNS queries.