10 Questions
Which layer of the OSI model is the data link layer?
Layer 2
What is the main function of the data link layer?
Transferring data between nodes on a network segment
What is the scope of data-link frames?
They are limited to a single node
What analogy is used to describe the role of the data link layer?
A neighborhood traffic cop
What type of errors can the data link layer detect and possibly correct?
Physical layer errors
Which one of the following best describes a communication protocol?
A system of rules that allows entities to transmit information
What does a communication protocol define?
The rules, syntax, semantics, and synchronization of communication
How can communication protocols be implemented?
By hardware, software, or a combination of both
What do well-defined message formats in communication protocols ensure?
Exchanging various messages with specific meanings
How are communication protocols agreed upon?
By the parties involved
Test your knowledge of the data link layer in computer networking with this quiz. Explore the protocols, functions, and error detection methods used in this crucial layer of the OSI model.
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