Which of the following OSI layers provides routing and related services?

The correct answer is A. Network Layer. The Network Layer performs network routing functions. The following answers are incorrect: Presentation Layer. Is incorrect because the Presentation Layer transforms the data to provide a standard interface for the Application layer. Session Layer. Is incorrect because the…

Submitted by salim_om· Apr 18, 2026Network and Communications Security

Question

Which of the following OSI layers provides routing and related services?

Options

ANetwork Layer
BPresentation Layer
CSession Layer
DPhysical Layer

How the community answered

(39 responses)

A
92% (36)
C
5% (2)
D
3% (1)

Explanation

The Network Layer performs network routing functions. The following answers are incorrect: Presentation Layer. Is incorrect because the Presentation Layer transforms the data to provide a standard interface for the Application layer. Session Layer. Is incorrect because the Session Layer controls the dialogues/connections (sessions) between computers. Physical Layer. is incorrect because the Physical Layer defines all the electrical and physical specifications for devices.

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#OSI Model#Network Layer#Routing#Networking Fundamentals

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