In the following pairs of OSI reference layers/sublayers and their…

2018

In the following pairs of OSI reference layers/sublayers and their functionality, the incorrect pair is —

  1. A.

    Network layer and routing

  2. B.

    Data link layer and bit synchronization

  3. C.

    Transport layer and end-to-end process communication

  4. D.

    Medium access control sublayer and channel sharing

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Correct answer: B

Correct answer: The pair 'Data link layer and bit synchronization' is incorrect. Bit synchronization is a function of the Physical layer, not the Data Link layer. The Physical layer handles bit-level transmission, signaling and clocking, which are required for synchronizing bits between sender and receiver. Network layer and routing — The Network layer performs routing, logical addressing, and packet forwarding across interconnected networks.

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