ICMP protocol is a __________________ layer protocol.
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ICMP protocol is a __________________ layer protocol.
Answer: D. Network — 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…
- A.
Data link
- B.
Application
- C.
Transport
- D.
Network
- 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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