OSI Model Flashcards
1
Q
Physical Layer
A
Where transmission of bits across the network occurs and includes physical and electrical network characteristics
Always occurs as bits
Hubs
2
Q
Data Link Layer
A
Packages data into frames and transmits those frames on the network
Uses Switches, and frames
3
Q
Network Layer
A
Forwards traffic (routing) with logical address
Uses Routers and Packets
4
Q
Transport Layer
A
TCP/UDP
5
Q
Session Layer
A
Keeps conversations separate to prevent intermingling of data
6
Q
Presentation Layer
A
- Formats the data to be exchanged and secures that data with proper encryption
- Data formatting, encryption
7
Q
Application Layer
A
Provides application-level services where users communicate with the computer
