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ISC2 CC Network Security Practice Question

Which protocol operates at the Transport layer of the OSI model and is connectionless and unreliable?

Answer choices

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

UDP

UDP is connectionless and does not guarantee delivery, making it fast but unreliable.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

  • TCP

    Why it's wrong here

    TCP is connection-oriented and reliable.

  • HTTP

    Why it's wrong here

    HTTP is an application layer protocol.

  • IP

    Why it's wrong here

    IP operates at the Network layer.

  • UDP

    Why this is correct

    UDP is connectionless and unreliable.

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