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What is the main functionality of the physical layer in the OSI model?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the physical layer?
What does the physical layer provide an interface to?
What type of decisions does the physical layer help in regarding network topology?
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What does the physical layer define the transmission of over the data link layer?
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Study Notes
Physical Layer in OSI Model
- Defines the physical means of transmitting data between devices, including cable specifications, wireless transmission, and network topology
- Provides an interface to the data link layer
Functions of Physical Layer
- Specifies the transmission mode (simplex, half-duplex, full-duplex)
- Defines the type of cable or wireless medium used
- Manages the transmission of raw bits over a physical medium
- Establishes and terminates a connection to a physical medium
- Provides mechanical, electrical, and functional specifications for interfaces and devices
- Manages data transmission rates, encoding, and decoding
Non-Functions of Physical Layer
- Does not perform framing, error detection, or correction (these are functions of the data link layer)
Network Topology Decisions
- Helps in deciding whether to use a bus, star, or ring topology in a network
Transmission Definition
- Defines the transmission of bits over the data link layer
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Quiz: Test your knowledge of the Physical Layer in Networking Explore the fundamental concepts of the physical layer, including its role in data transmission, its position in the OSI model, and the network components it encompasses.
