Implementation Manager (IM) Specialist CHTS Practice Test

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Which of the following is a characteristic of UDP?

  1. Connection-oriented

  2. Reliable delivery

  3. Low latency

  4. Data retransmission

The correct answer is: Low latency

The characteristic of UDP that accurately highlights its nature is low latency. UDP, or User Datagram Protocol, is designed for scenarios where speed is more critical than reliability. It operates without establishing a connection before data transmission, which helps reduce the overhead associated with connection management. This lack of a connection establishment phase allows for quick transmission of data packets, resulting in lower latency compared to connection-oriented protocols, such as TCP. In contexts where real-time communication, such as video streaming or online gaming, is prioritized, the minimal delay inherent to UDP is advantageous. As a result, while it does not provide guarantees for reliable delivery or data retransmission, its efficiency in speed makes it particularly useful for applications that can tolerate some degree of data loss. This understanding of UDP's operational characteristics is fundamental when considering its applications in networking.