OSI Basics
OSI vs TCP/IP
OSI Layers
Transport Layer
Top Layers
100

Name the two sublayers of the Data Link layer.

Logical Link Control (LLC) and Media Access Control (MAC)

100

How many layers does OSI have?

7

100

Which layer sends raw bits through cables or signals?

Physical layer

100

Which layer makes sure data arrives correctly?

Transport layer

100

Which layer starts and ends communication?

Session layer

200

What does OSI stand for?

Open Systems Interconnection

200

Which model is actually used on the internet today?

TCP/IP

200

Which layer uses MAC addresses?

Data Link layer

200

Which protocol is reliable: TCP or UDP?

TCP

200

Which layer encrypts data?

Presentation layer

300

What is a protocol?

A set of rules for how data is sent and received

300

How many layers does TCP/IP have?

4

300

Which layer uses IP addresses?

Network layer

300

What do port numbers help identify?

Applications/programs

300

Which layer is closest to the user?

Application layer