Systems Security Certified Practitioner – SSCP – Question0928 - Systems Security Certified Practitioner

Which protocol of the TCP/IP suite addresses reliable data transport?

A. Transmission control protocol (TCP)
B. User datagram protocol (UDP)
C. Internet protocol (IP)
D. Internet control message protocol (ICMP)

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

TCP provides a full-duplex, connection-oriented, reliable, virtual circuit. It handles the sequencing and retransmission of lost packets. Source: KRUTZ, Ronald L. & VINES, Russel D., The CISSP Prep Guide: Mastering the Ten Domains of Computer Security, John Wiley & Sons, 2001, Chapter 3: Telecommunications and Network Security (page 85).