CREST Practitioner Security Analyst (CPSA) Practice

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Which protocol is represented by the acronym UDP?

Transmission Control Protocol
User Datagram Protocol
Secure Shell
File Transfer Protocol

The correct answer is: User Datagram Protocol

The acronym UDP stands for User Datagram Protocol. This protocol is a key part of the Internet Protocol Suite and is used primarily for transmitting data quickly between networked devices. Unlike its counterpart, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), UDP is a connectionless protocol, meaning it does not establish a connection before data is sent and does not guarantee the delivery of packets. This makes UDP suitable for applications where speed is critical and occasional data loss is acceptable, such as video streaming or online gaming. In contrast, the other options refer to different protocols: Transmission Control Protocol is more focused on ensuring reliable delivery of data with error recovery. Secure Shell is a protocol for secure remote login and other secure network services over an insecure network. File Transfer Protocol is used for the transfer of files between a client and server. Each of these serves distinct purposes that are different from the role of UDP in network communications.