Understanding OSI Model Layers 5-7

What is the primary function of the Session layer in the OSI model?

• To transform data between different formats

• To manage the exchange of messages between client and server

• To route data packets across networks

• To encrypt data for secure transmission

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Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for character set conversion, such as between ASCII and Unicode?

• Network layer

• Transport layer

• Presentation layer

• Application layer

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In the context of the OSI model, what is a session?

• A single data packet sent over the network

• A sequence of messages exchanged between client and server

• A method of encrypting data

• A type of network protocol

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Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for transforming data between network and application formats?

• Session layer

• Presentation layer

• Data Link layer

• Physical layer

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What is one of the functions of the Presentation layer in the OSI model?

• Establishing a network connection

• Converting data formats

• Managing data packet routing

• Handling error detection

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Which layer of the OSI model is involved in the process of establishing, managing, and ending a session?

• Application layer

• Session layer

• Transport layer

• Network layer

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What does the Presentation layer of the OSI model support in addition to data format transformation?

• Data encryption

• Data compression

• Data routing

• Data packet sequencing

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Which of the following is NOT a function of the Session layer in the OSI model?

• Establishing a dialog

• Managing data transfer

• Tearing down a session

• Encrypting data

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How does the Presentation layer handle different character sets in the OSI model?

• By encrypting the data

• By converting between character sets like ASCII and Unicode

• By compressing the data

• By routing the data

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What is the role of the Session layer in the context of application protocols?

• To encrypt data for secure communication

• To manage the sequence of message exchanges

• To transform data formats

• To route data packets

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