OSI Layers Flashcards
1
Q
Layer 7
A
Application (data)
- File/network transfer
- User interaction
- Services
2
Q
Layer 6
A
Presentation (data)
- Data formatting
- Data encryption
- Device compatibility
3
Q
Layer 5
A
Session (data)
- Keeps sessions separate
- Set up, maintain, tear down sessions
- Credentials
4
Q
Layer 4
A
Transport (segment)
- TCP segments
- UDP datagrams
- Windowing
- Buffering
5
Q
Layer 3
A
Networking (packet)
- Routing (switching)
- IP addresses
- Logical addressing
- ICMP
6
Q
Layer 2
A
Data Link (frame)
- MAC addressing
- Logical link control
- NIC
- Bridge
- Switch
7
Q
Layer 1
A
Physical (bit)
- Where transmission occurs
- Hardware
- Physical network topology