Network+ OSI Model

Flashcards designed to help understand the different layers in the OSI 7-layer model.  PLEASE SHUFFLE CARDS before you begin.

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Repeaters and hubs are located in which layer?
The Physical Layer
Cabling and connectors are located in which layer of the OSI Model?
The Physical Layer
The PDUs for the Physical Layer are called ______.
Bits
What layer of the OSI Model transmits and organizes bits?
The Physical Layer
This layer of the OSI Model is often called the "electrical layer".
The Physical Layer
A switch, or bridge, is located in this layer.
Data Link Layer
The PDUs for the Data Link Layer are called ______.
Frames
The two sublayers in the Data Link Layer are called?
The MAC (Media Access Point)sublayer and the LLC (Logical Link Control) sublayer.
The ________ layer takes electrical signals and links them to the logical organization of the higher levels.
Data Link Layer
This sublayer provides error, flow, and sequence control to the other layers.
LLC
This sublayer is used to provide connection and connectionless- oriented services.
LLC
The LLC Sublayer works intimately with the _______ Layer to provide connection and connectionless services.
Transport
This sublayer organizes devices by unique MAC addresses
MAC Sublayer
The definining topologies of this layer are: star, ring, and bus.
Data Link Layer
The PDUs for this layer are called packets.
Network Layer