You will only see the TCP Urgent Pointer field if the URG bit is set to 1 in a TCP packet.
Suggested Answer: A
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12 comments · newest first
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Kandis
1 month ago
I agree with Rhea. URG bit is essential for the pointer.
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Johna
1 month ago
I feel it's B) False. The pointer can show up regardless.
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Rhea
1 month ago
I think it's A) True. The URG bit must be set.
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Kenny
2 months ago
Agreed, URG bit must be 1 for the pointer to show up!
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Olive
2 months ago
Wait, are you sure? Sounds a bit off.
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Noble
2 months ago
Definitely true, I've seen it in action.
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Stefany
2 months ago
I thought it was always visible, but I guess not.
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Brittni
2 months ago
That's true, the URG bit needs to be set!
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Billye
2 months ago
I might be confused, but I thought the Urgent Pointer could still be present even if the URG bit isn't set. Is that right?
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Gearldine
3 months ago
This seems similar to a practice question we had on TCP flags. I believe the answer is A) True.
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Grover
3 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about the URG bit being necessary for the Urgent Pointer to be used.
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Jolene
3 months ago
I think the statement is true because the Urgent Pointer is only relevant when the URG bit is set.