Which OSI layer is responsible for end-to-end communication and reliability?
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Computer Networks MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Which OSI layer is responsible for end-to-end communication and reliability?”
The accepted answer is B. Transport Layer. The Transport Layer provides reliable end-to-end communication.
- A. Network Layer
Why not A: “Network Layer” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Transport Layer. The Transport Layer provides reliable end-to-end communication.
- B. Transport Layer ✓
- C. Session Layer
Why not C: “Session Layer” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Transport Layer. The Transport Layer provides reliable end-to-end communication.
- D. Application Layer
Why not D: “Application Layer” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Transport Layer. The Transport Layer provides reliable end-to-end communication.
Correct answer
B. Transport Layer
Explanation
The Transport Layer provides reliable end-to-end communication.
Source: OSI Reference Guide
Tags: networking, osi, transport
Submitted by: MCQsHub Editorial
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