Which Layer of the OSI Model is responsible for routing?

The correct answer is A. Network. Routing decisions are made at the Network Layer (Layer 3) of the OSI model. This layer is responsible for determining the best path for data packets to travel from the source to the destination across multiple networks. Protocols like IP (Internet Protocol) operate at this…

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ANetwork
BTransport
CSession
DData link

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Routing decisions are made at the Network Layer (Layer 3) of the OSI model. This layer is responsible for determining the best path for data packets to travel from the source to the destination across multiple networks. Protocols like IP (Internet Protocol) operate at this layer, handling addressing and routing functions essential for network communication.

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