ICMP protocol is a __________________ layer protocol.

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ICMP protocol is a __________________ layer protocol.

  1. A.

    Data link

  2. B.

    Application

  3. C.

    Transport

  4. D.

    Network

  5. E.

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Correct answer: D

The ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) is used for error reporting and diagnostics in networks (like ping).

It works along with IP

It is considered part of the Network layer (Layer 3) in the OSI model

It does not carry application data, but control messages (e.g., destination unreachable, time exceeded)

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