Understanding the OSI Model in Computer Networking

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Which layer of the OSI model directly serves the end user?

  • Data link layer
  • Application layer (correct)
  • Network layer
  • Transport layer

Which layer defines how data should be encoded, encrypted, and compressed for correct reception?

  • Network layer
  • Presentation layer (correct)
  • Session layer
  • Transport layer

In which year was the OSI model introduced as an international standard by ISO?

  • 1986
  • 1988
  • 1990
  • 1984 (correct)

Which model is the modern Internet based on?

<p>TCP/IP model (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which layer provides protocols like HTTP, FTP, POP, SMTP, and DNS?

<p>Application layer (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the OSI 7-layer model still widely used today?

<p>To troubleshoot networking problems (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the presentation layer?

<p>Preparing data for transmission over the session layer (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which layer is responsible for opening, maintaining, and closing communication sessions?

<p>Session layer (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main functions of the network layer?

<p>Breaking up packets into frames and routing packets (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the data link layer identifies network protocols and performs error checking?

<p>Logical Link Control (LLC) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an advantage of the OSI model?

<p>It allows troubleshooting by identifying which layer is causing an issue (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What protocol model is older than the OSI model?

<p>TCP/IP (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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