What is the correct sequence of the MCP initialization handshake? — MCP Professional Practice — Claude Cert Academy

What is the correct sequence of the MCP initialization handshake?

• initialized notification → InitializeResult → initialize request
• initialize request → initialized notification → InitializeResult
• initialize request → InitializeResult → initialized notification
• InitializeResult → initialize request → initialized notification

Answer: initialize request → InitializeResult → initialized notification

The correct sequence is: (1) client sends initialize request, (2) server responds with InitializeResult, (3) client sends initialized notification. The initialized notification signals the session is open. Reversing steps 2 and 3 is the most common exam error.

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