Transport Layer Services and Virtual Circuits Quiz
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What is the primary function of the network layer in the OSI model?

  • Routing packets and determining the best path across a network (correct)
  • Encrypting and decrypting data for secure transmission
  • Establishing physical connections between devices
  • Managing the flow control and error checking of data transmissions
  • What process is involved in encapsulating data from upper layers into network packets?

  • Framing
  • Forwarding
  • Routing
  • Packetizing (correct)
  • Which of the following is NOT a service offered by the network layer?

  • Encrypting data for secure transmission (correct)
  • Packetizing data
  • Routing packets
  • Assigning physical addresses
  • What is the role of routers in the network layer?

    <p>Forwarding packets based on their destination addresses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information is typically included in the header of a network layer packet?

    <p>Source and destination IP addresses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer in the OSI model is responsible for controlling traffic when subnets become overloaded?

    <p>Network layer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of assigning physical addresses in the network layer?

    <p>To identify devices on a local network</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do routers handle the source and destination addresses in a network layer packet?

    <p>They are not allowed to change either the source or destination address</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the routing function in the network layer?

    <p>To discover the best path across a physical network for packet transmission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a service offered by the network layer protocol?

    <p>Error checking and flow control</p> Signup and view all the answers

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