JN0-102 · Question #9
Which layer in the OSI model is responsible for translating frames into bits?
The correct answer is C. Data Link Layer. The Data Link Layer in the OSI model is responsible for framing data and then passing these frames to the Physical Layer for conversion into bits for transmission. While the Physical Layer handles the actual bit transmission, the Data Link Layer prepares the data into frames…
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Which layer in the OSI model is responsible for translating frames into bits?
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- AApplication Layer
- BPresentation Layer
- CData Link Layer
- DPhysical Layer
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(50 responses)- A6% (3)
- B2% (1)
- C88% (44)
- D4% (2)
Why each option
The Data Link Layer in the OSI model is responsible for framing data and then passing these frames to the Physical Layer for conversion into bits for transmission. While the Physical Layer handles the actual bit transmission, the Data Link Layer prepares the data into frames for this process.
The Application Layer provides network services to end-user applications.
The Presentation Layer is responsible for data translation, encryption, and compression.
The Data Link Layer is responsible for encapsulating network layer packets into frames and for the logical link control and media access control sub-layers. It hands off these frames to the Physical Layer for conversion into raw bits and transmission over the physical medium.
The Physical Layer handles the actual transmission of raw bits over the physical medium, but the Data Link Layer is responsible for the framing logic before that bit conversion.
Concept tested: OSI model layers and functions
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/networking/technologies/network-subsystem/osi-model
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