Which of the following statements regarding the Point-to-Point (PPP) protocol is NOT accurate?
A) PPP can negotiate and establish a connection between two endpoints.
B) PPP can utilize an authentication protocol, such as MS-CHAPv2 or EAP to authenticate a client.
C) PPP can support several Network layer protocols, such as IP, that might use the connection.
D) PPP can support strong encryption, such as AH or ESP.

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PPP does not support strong encryption algorithms such as AH (Authentication Header) or ESP (Encapsulating Security Protocol). It provides basic encryption through the use of PAP (Password Authentication Protocol) and CHAP (Challenge-Handshake Authentication Protocol) for authentication, but does not support encryption for data transmission.

Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Point-To-Point (PPP) Protocol