CREST Practitioner Security Analyst (CPSA) Practice

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Which protocol is not a tunneling protocol?

PPTP
RARP
L2TP
L2F

The correct answer is: RARP

The correct answer is identified as RARP because it does not function as a tunneling protocol. RARP, which stands for Reverse Address Resolution Protocol, is primarily used to map a physical address (like a MAC address) to an IP address. Its purpose is to enable a device to obtain its IP address from a network server when it knows only its physical address. In contrast, PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol), L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol), and L2F (Layer 2 Forwarding Protocol) are all designed specifically for tunneling, which involves encapsulating packets to facilitate secure communication over a network. These protocols enable the creation of virtual private networks (VPNs) by encapsulating a data stream and allowing it to be transmitted securely across an intermediary network, thus providing confidentiality and integrity. Understanding the fundamental differences between RARP and tunneling protocols like the others highlighted is key to recognizing their specific functions and applications in networking contexts.