Computer Networks · Question 8 · Medium

What is the correct order of segments in TCP's three-way handshake for opening a connection?

  1. SYN, ACK, SYN-ACK
  2. ACK, SYN, FIN
  3. SYN-ACK, SYN, ACK
  4. SYN, SYN-ACK, ACK
Answer and explanation

Answer: D. SYN, SYN-ACK, ACK

Explanation: The client sends SYN, the server replies with SYN-ACK and the client confirms with ACK. The connection is then established.

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