Systems Security Certified Practitioner – SSCP – Question0921

Which OSI/ISO layer is the Media Access Control (MAC) sublayer part of?

A. Transport layer
B. Network layer
C. Data link layer
D. Physical layer

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

The data link layer contains the Logical Link Control sublayer and the Media Access Control (MAC) sublayer. Source: KRUTZ, Ronald L. & VINES, Russel D., The CISSP Prep Guide: Mastering the Ten Domains of Computer Security, John Wiley & Sons, 2001, Chapter 3: Telecommunications and Network Security (page 83).