OSI Model Flashcards
1
Q
Physical
A
Transmits raw bits stream over a physical layer
2
Q
Data Link
A
Defines the format of data on a network.
3
Q
Network
A
Decides which physical path to take.
4
Q
Transport
A
Transmits data using transmission protocols including TCP.
5
Q
Session
A
Maintains connections and is responsible for controlling ports and sessions.
6
Q
Presentation
A
Ensures data is a suitable format and this is where encryption occurs
7
Q
Application
A
Human-computer interaction layer, where application can access the network service