The OSI Model Flashcards
What is Layer 1 of the OSI model?
Physical
What is Layer 2 of the OSI model?
Data Link
What is Layer 3 of the OSI model?
Network
What is Layer 4 of the OSI model?
Transport
What is Layer 5 of the OSI model?
Session
What is Layer 6 of the OSI model?
Presentation
What is Layer 7 of the OSI model?
Application
Routers operate at which layer of the OSI model?
Layer 3 - Network
Switches operate at which layer of the OSI model?
Layer 2 - Data Link
What is the purpose of the OSI model?
To provide a means of describing how data is transmitted over a network.
What are the six main benefits of the OSI model?
Reduces complexity Standardizes interfaces Facilitates modular engineering Ensures inter-operable technology Accelerates evolution Simplifies teaching and learning
What is the function of Layer 1 of the OSI model?
Binary Transmission:
Defines the electrical, mechanical, procedural, and functional specifications for activating, maintaining, and deactivating the physical link.
What is the function of Layer 2 of the OSI model?
Access to Media:
Defines how data is formatted for transmission and how access to the network is controlled.
Provides error detection.
What is the function of Layer 3 of the OSI model?
Data Delivery:
Routes data packets.
Selects best path to deliver data.
Provides logical addressing and path selection.
What is the function of Layer 4 of the OSI model?
End to End Connections:
Handles transportation issues between hosts.
Ensures data transport reliability.
Establishes, maintains, and terminates virtual circuits.
Provides reliability though fault detection and recovery information flow control.
What is the function of Layer 5 of the OSI model?
Inter-host Communication:
Establishes, manages, and terminates sessions between applications.
What is the function of Layer 6 of the OSI model?
Data Representation:
Ensures that data is readable by receiving system.
Formats data.
Structures data.
Negotiates data transfer syntax for application layer.
Provides encryption.
What is the function of Layer 7 of the OSI model?
Network Processes to Applications:
Provides network services to application processes (e.g. email, file transfer, terminal emulation).
Provides user authentication.
Bits are found at what layer of the OSI model?
Layer 1 - Physical