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ISC2 CISSP Exam - Topic 5 Question 84 Discussion

Actual exam question for ISC2's CISSP exam
Question #: 84
Topic #: 5
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At the destination host, which of the following OSI model layers will discard a segment with a bad checksum in the UDP header?

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Suggested Answer: C

by Gregoria at Mar 18, 2024, 01:25 PM

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Shawana
3 months ago
Yup, bad checksums get dropped at the Transport layer for sure!
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Jame
3 months ago
Just to clarify, the Data link layer doesn't deal with UDP.
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Ivette
3 months ago
Wait, are we sure about that? I thought it might be the Session layer.
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Van
4 months ago
Totally agree, C is the right answer!
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Angella
4 months ago
It's the Transport layer that handles UDP checksums.
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Roosevelt
4 months ago
I keep mixing up the layers, but I feel like the Data link layer is more about framing, not checksums.
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Eleonore
4 months ago
I practiced a similar question, and I think it was about how the Transport layer discards segments with issues. So, maybe C again?
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Chi
4 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about checksums being handled at the Transport layer too.
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Norah
5 months ago
I think the Transport layer is responsible for checking the UDP header, so it might be C.
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Latanya
5 months ago
Okay, let me think this through. The network layer handles IP addresses and routing, the data link layer deals with the physical network, and the session layer is above the transport layer. So I'm going to go with C, the transport layer.
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Candra
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused on this one. I know the OSI model layers have different responsibilities, but I'm not sure which one specifically deals with the UDP header checksum.
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Alysa
5 months ago
I'm pretty sure the answer is C. The transport layer is responsible for handling the UDP header and checksum.
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Shenika
5 months ago
I feel confident that the answer is C. The transport layer, which includes protocols like TCP and UDP, is responsible for end-to-end data integrity, including checksums.
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Vivan
5 months ago
Ah, this is a tricky one. I know zero-day vulnerabilities are a big concern, but I'm not totally sure if that's the exact term they're looking for here. I might have to do a quick review of the definitions before answering.
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Lashawn
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a little unsure about this one. The options mention different types of cash flows and activities, but I want to make sure I understand which ones are the primary focus of the cash flow statement. I'll need to review my notes to be sure.
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Sommer
5 months ago
Wait, which windows are we supposed to choose again? I'm a bit confused.
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Makeda
9 months ago
Haha, who even uses UDP these days? Just kidding. But seriously, the transport layer is definitely the one that's going to catch those bad checksums. Gotta love those low-level protocol details!
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Jenifer
9 months ago
I'm pretty sure the answer is C) Transport. I mean, the network layer is for addressing and routing, and the data link is for physical transmission. The transport layer is where the magic happens with things like ports and checksums.
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Lisbeth
8 months ago
Exactly, the transport layer is where the segment with a bad checksum would be discarded.
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Hillary
9 months ago
So, the correct answer would be C) Transport.
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Corrina
9 months ago
Yeah, the transport layer is where the UDP header is checked for errors like a bad checksum.
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Daniela
9 months ago
I think you're right, the transport layer is responsible for handling things like checksums.
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Ruthann
10 months ago
C) Transport, of course. The network layer is all about routing, the data link is for local delivery, and the session layer is for establishing and maintaining connections. This one's a no-brainer!
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Germaine
8 months ago
C) Transport
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Una
8 months ago
B) Data link
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Mindy
8 months ago
C) Transport
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Fabiola
9 months ago
B) Data link
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Rashida
9 months ago
A) Network
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Melodie
9 months ago
A) Network
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Adria
10 months ago
I was tempted to choose B) Data link, but you're right, the transport layer is the one that handles this. Gotta love those pesky UDP checksums!
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Dominga
10 months ago
The correct answer is C) Transport. The transport layer is responsible for end-to-end data integrity, and it will discard any segments with a bad checksum.
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Jacqueline
10 months ago
B: Thanks for the information!
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Eladia
10 months ago
A: The correct answer is C) Transport.
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Kimberely
11 months ago
I'm not sure, but I think it might be A) Network because it deals with routing and addressing.
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Jeanice
11 months ago
I agree with Ashton, because the transport layer is responsible for error checking and correction.
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Ashton
11 months ago
I think the correct answer is C) Transport.
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