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What is the primary purpose of the OSI standards?
To serve as a structural guideline for exchanging information between computers, workstations, and networks
What is the relationship between the ISO and ITU-T in regards to the OSI standards?
The ISO and ITU-T have worked together to establish a set of ISO standards and ITU-T recommendations that are essentially identical
How many layers are there in the OSI reference model?
7 layers
What is the purpose of the layered architecture in the OSI model?
To separate network responsibilities into distinct layers
What is the result of adding headers to each layer in the OSI model?
The transmitted message is mostly overhead information
What is the purpose of the OSI reference model?
To facilitate the intercommunications of data processing equipment
What is the relationship between the ISO and ITU-T in the development of the OSI standards?
The ISO and ITU-T have worked together to establish a set of ISO standards and ITU-T recommendations that are essentially identical
Learn about the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) standards and their role in facilitating communication between computers, workstations, and networks. Understand the seven-layer communications architecture established by the ISO and ITU-T in 1983.
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