OSI Model Flash Cards

Question	Answer
Layer 6?	Presentation Layer: focuses on the representation of data. Also deals with encryption and compression.
Layer 7?	Application Layer: It gives access to the OSI enviroment for computer users.
Layer 2?	Data Link Layer:Responsible for consistent transfer of information across physical link. Manages access control, CSMA/CD Token ring
Layer 3?	Network Layer Controls the way data is sent to the recipient.
Layer 4?	Transport : It assigns resources to the network layer like it also decides the quality of the service that a specific connection will have.
Layer 5?	Session Layer: Focuses on maintaining and terminating connections in between co-operating with applications.
Layer 1?	Physical: Physical aspects of the network like connections, voltage levels and timing.

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	Created by dami-ayinde about 11 years ago