In the OSI reference model, which layers are considered host-to-host /…

2015

In the OSI reference model, which layers are considered host-to-host / end-to-end layers?

  1. A.

    Transport, session, presentation, application

  2. B.

    Session, presentation, application

  3. C.

    Datalink, transport, presentation, application

  4. D.

    Physical, datalink, network, transport

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Correct answer: A

Correct answer: Transport, Session, Presentation, and Application.

  • Lower three layers: Physical, Data Link, and Network mainly provide hop-to-hop transmission and routing support.

  • Upper four layers: Transport, Session, Presentation, and Application provide end-to-end communication services between hosts/applications.

  • Therefore, the host-to-host layers are Layers 4 to 7: Transport, Session, Presentation, and Application.

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