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What is the primary purpose of MAN in a networking infrastructure?
What is the primary purpose of MAN in a networking infrastructure?
- To provide a backbone for WANs
- To establish connections between distant locations
- To connect devices in a wired LAN
- To connect multiple LANs in a metropolitan area (correct)
What is the primary function of the data-link layer in the OSI model?
What is the primary function of the data-link layer in the OSI model?
- Data encryption and decryption
- Process-to-process communication
- Error-free transfer of data frames (correct)
- Routing and logical addressing
Which layer is responsible for data encryption and decryption in the OSI model?
Which layer is responsible for data encryption and decryption in the OSI model?
- Data-link layer
- Network layer
- Physical layer
- Presentation layer (correct)
Which network topology is commonly associated with LANs where all devices are connected to a central point?
Which network topology is commonly associated with LANs where all devices are connected to a central point?
What does the term 'LAN' stand for in networking?
What does the term 'LAN' stand for in networking?
What is the primary function of the Network Layer in the OSI model?
What is the primary function of the Network Layer in the OSI model?
Which OSI layer is responsible for providing services to end-user applications?
Which OSI layer is responsible for providing services to end-user applications?
What is the primary concern of the Data Link Layer?
What is the primary concern of the Data Link Layer?
Which OSI layer is responsible for encrypting and decrypting data?
Which OSI layer is responsible for encrypting and decrypting data?
What is the primary function of the Transport Layer?
What is the primary function of the Transport Layer?
Which OSI layer is responsible for maintaining a session between communicating devices?
Which OSI layer is responsible for maintaining a session between communicating devices?
What is the primary advantage of a star topology in terms of device failure?
What is the primary advantage of a star topology in terms of device failure?
What is the primary disadvantage of a star topology in terms of cost?
What is the primary disadvantage of a star topology in terms of cost?
What is the primary function of the OSI model?
What is the primary function of the OSI model?
What is the highest level of the OSI model?
What is the highest level of the OSI model?
What is the lowest level of the OSI model?
What is the lowest level of the OSI model?
What year did the International Standards Organization (ISO) develop the OSI model?
What year did the International Standards Organization (ISO) develop the OSI model?