200-901 Network Fundamentals Practice Question
In the TCP three-way handshake, which sequence of flags is exchanged to establish a connection?
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Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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SYN, SYN-ACK, ACK
The TCP three-way handshake consists of SYN, SYN-ACK, ACK.
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For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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SYN, ACK, SYN-ACK
Why it's wrong here
Order is incorrect.
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ACK, SYN, SYN-ACK
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect order.
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SYN-ACK, SYN, ACK
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect order.
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SYN, SYN-ACK, ACK
Why this is correct
Correct sequence.
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