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What does OSI serve as in the context of network communication?
What does OSI serve as in the context of network communication?
- An encryption protocol
- A data storage unit
- A reference model (correct)
- A hardware device
In the OSI model, what is the primary function of Layer 2 (Data Link Layer)?
In the OSI model, what is the primary function of Layer 2 (Data Link Layer)?
- Packet routing
- Error detection and framing (correct)
- Data encryption
- IP address assignment
Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for establishing, maintaining, and terminating connections between systems?
Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for establishing, maintaining, and terminating connections between systems?
- Network Layer (Layer 3)
- Physical Layer (Layer 1)
- Session Layer (Layer 5) (correct)
- Transport Layer (Layer 4)
What is one of the key purposes of the OSI reference model in network design?
What is one of the key purposes of the OSI reference model in network design?
Which layer of the OSI model deals with routing, addressing, and traffic control across a network?
Which layer of the OSI model deals with routing, addressing, and traffic control across a network?
What is the primary purpose of the OSI model?
What is the primary purpose of the OSI model?
Which of the following is NOT one of the seven layers of the OSI model?
Which of the following is NOT one of the seven layers of the OSI model?
How does the OSI model help manufacturers when creating network devices and software?
How does the OSI model help manufacturers when creating network devices and software?
What is the purpose of having multiple layers in the OSI model?
What is the purpose of having multiple layers in the OSI model?
How does the OSI model help manufacturers describe their network products?
How does the OSI model help manufacturers describe their network products?
What is the primary function of the MAC (Media Access Control) sublayer?
What is the primary function of the MAC (Media Access Control) sublayer?
The data link layer is divided into how many sublayers?
The data link layer is divided into how many sublayers?
What is the characteristic impedance of RG-59 cable?
What is the characteristic impedance of RG-59 cable?
What is the characteristic impedance of RG-58 cable?
What is the characteristic impedance of RG-58 cable?
Which sublayer of the data link layer does NOT directly interact with the physical layer?
Which sublayer of the data link layer does NOT directly interact with the physical layer?
Which type of cable is typically used for Cable TV applications?
Which type of cable is typically used for Cable TV applications?
What does the abbreviation 'MAC' stand for in the context of the data link layer?
What does the abbreviation 'MAC' stand for in the context of the data link layer?
What is the purpose of a repeater in a network?
What is the purpose of a repeater in a network?
Which layer of the OSI model is directly below the data link layer?
Which layer of the OSI model is directly below the data link layer?
Which type of cable is typically used for Thin Ethernet networks?
Which type of cable is typically used for Thin Ethernet networks?
What is the primary responsibility of the transport layer in the context of packet transmission?
What is the primary responsibility of the transport layer in the context of packet transmission?
If no acknowledgment is received for a transmitted packet, what action should the transport layer take?
If no acknowledgment is received for a transmitted packet, what action should the transport layer take?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the transport layer?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the transport layer?
When a long message needs to be transmitted, what action does the transport layer take?
When a long message needs to be transmitted, what action does the transport layer take?
What is the purpose of reassembling packets in the correct order at the receiving end?
What is the purpose of reassembling packets in the correct order at the receiving end?
