OSI Model Overview
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What is the primary responsibility of the Session Layer in the OSI model?

  • Defining the electrical and mechanical aspects of network connections
  • Establishing and maintaining communication sessions between applications (correct)
  • Ensuring reliable end-to-end data delivery
  • Determining the optimal path for data transmission

    • Which protocol operating at the Transport Layer is known for providing reliable data transmission?

  • Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) (correct)
  • Internet Protocol (IP)
  • Ethernet
  • User Datagram Protocol (UDP)

    • What is the primary function of the Network Layer in the OSI model?

  • Framing data into frames and managing access to the physical medium
  • Establishing and maintaining communication sessions between applications
  • Transmitting raw bit streams between devices
  • Focusing on logical addressing, routing, and forwarding of data packets (correct)

    • Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for defining the electrical, mechanical, and procedural aspects of network connections?

    <p>Physical Layer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of data encapsulation in the OSI model?

    <p>To add headers and trailers to data received from the upper layer, forming Protocol Data Units (PDUs)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about the OSI model is correct?

    <p>It is a conceptual framework designed to facilitate communication between devices and hosts using different platforms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are the layers of the OSI model categorized?

    <p>The upper layers handle application-related interactions, while the lower layers manage data transmission processes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the Application Layer in the OSI model?

    <p>It mediates communication between user applications and the underlying network.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following protocols operates at the Presentation Layer of the OSI model?

    <p>Data compression and encryption protocols</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is comprehending the principles of the OSI model important, despite its rare direct application in modern systems?

    <p>It serves as a foundational reference for comparing and understanding other networking models, notably the TCP/IP model.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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