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What is the primary responsibility of the Physical Layer in a network?
What is the primary responsibility of the Physical Layer in a network?
Which of the following functions is associated with the Data Link Layer?
Which of the following functions is associated with the Data Link Layer?
What distinguishes the Network Layer from other layers in terms of its primary functions?
What distinguishes the Network Layer from other layers in terms of its primary functions?
Which layer is responsible for flow control and error checking during data transfer?
Which layer is responsible for flow control and error checking during data transfer?
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In which layer do sessions get established and maintained during data transfer?
In which layer do sessions get established and maintained during data transfer?
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How does the Presentation Layer prepare data for the Application Layer?
How does the Presentation Layer prepare data for the Application Layer?
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Which of the following layers uses MAC addresses for device connectivity?
Which of the following layers uses MAC addresses for device connectivity?
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What is the main function of the Application Layer in a network?
What is the main function of the Application Layer in a network?
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Study Notes
Physical Layer
- Responsible for physical connection between network nodes.
- Defines connector, cable, or wireless technology.
- Transmits raw data (0s and 1s).
- Handles bit control rate.
Data Link Layer
- Establishes and terminates connections.
- Breaks packets into frames for transmission.
- Consists of two parts: Logical Link Control (LLC) and Media Access Control (MAC).
- LLC: Identifies network protocols, performs error checks, synchronizes frames.
- MAC: Uses MAC addresses to connect devices and define transmission permissions.
Network Layer
- Breaks segments into network packets and reassembles at the receiver.
- Routes packets across physical networks.
- Determines the best path for packet delivery.
- Uses network addresses (IP) to route packets to a destination.
Transport Layer
- Breaks data into segments and reassembles them at the receiving end.
- Responsible for data flow control and error control.
- Ensures data is sent at a rate matching the receiver's connection speed.
- Detects and requests retransmission of incorrect data.
Session Layer
- Creates communication channels (sessions) between devices.
- Opens, maintains, and closes sessions during data transfer.
- Establishes checkpoints to resume data transfer after interruptions.
Presentation Layer
- Prepares data for the Application Layer.
- Defines how to encode, encrypt, and compress data for correct reception.
- Prepares data from the Application Layer for transmission over the Session Layer.
Application Layer
- Used by end-user software like web browsers and email clients.
- Provides protocols for sending and receiving information.
- Presents meaningful data to users.
- Includes protocols like HTTP, FTP, POP3, SMTP, DNS.
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Test your knowledge on the different layers of computer networks including the physical, data link, network, and transport layers. This quiz covers the responsibilities and functions of each layer in data transmission. Dive into the complexities of network architecture and ensure your understanding of key concepts.
