Identify the communication protocol which establishes a dedicated and direct…
2023
Identify the communication protocol which establishes a dedicated and direct connection between two communicating devices. This protocol defines how two devices will authenticate each other and establish a direct link between them to exchange data.
- A.
PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol)
- B.
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)
- C.
TELNET
- D.
FTP (File Transfer Protocol)
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Correct answer: A
Answer: PPP is used to establish a direct, dedicated point-to-point connection and supports authentication mechanisms like PAP and CHAP. Key details: Operates at the Data Link layer (Layer 2), providing framing and encapsulation for network-layer packets.