Systems Security Certified Practitioner – SSCP – Question0837

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

A.
Network Layer
B. Presentation Layer
C. Session Layer
D. Physical Layer

Correct Answer: A

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.