Network Security » Socket Secure Layer I
Which protocol consists of only 1 bit?

A. Alert protocol
B. Handshake protocol
C. Upper-layer protocol
D. Change cipher spec protocol

Explanation: The change cipher spec protocol is bit long.

Which protocol is used for the purpose of copying the pending state into the current state?

A. Alert protocol
B. Handshake protocol
C. Upper-layer protocol
D. Change cipher spec protocol

Explanation: The Change Cipher Spec Protocol is used for this action.

In the alert protocol the first byte takes the value 1 or 2 which corresponds to _________ and _________ respectively.

A. Select, alarm
B. Alert, alarm
C. Warning, alarm
D. Warning, fatal

Explanation: The first byte takes the value warning(1) or fatal(2) to convey the severity of the message.