GIAC Security Leadership Certification (GSLC) — Question 35

What characteristic is shared by both the UDP and the IP protocols?

Answer options

• A. Packet transmission uses ACK sequence numbers for session management
• B. The sender uses keep-alive packets to maintain connection with the recipient
• C. The recipient is not expected to send verification the packet was received
• D. Connections are initiated with a multi-part handshake

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is C, as both UDP and IP are connectionless protocols that do not require the recipient to send acknowledgment of received packets. Options A and D involve mechanisms associated with connection-oriented protocols, while option B inaccurately describes UDP, which does not use keep-alive packets.