During a network performance analysis, you notice that a particular client$-$server session is terminated abruptly. You observe that after a period of normal data exchange, the client suddenly sends a RST packet to the server.

Which of the following could be a reason for the client to send a RST packet?

answer

The client has detected an error condition and wants to abruptly terminate the connection.

The client is attempting to restart the three$-$way handshake process.

The client is confirming the successful receipt of a FIN packet from the server.

The client wants to initiate the TCP connection teardown process in an orderly manner.