COMPUTER NETWORKING

APPLICATION LAYER

INTRODUCTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which layer is responsible for formatting data, compression and encryption?
A
Application
B
Presentation
C
Session
D
Transport
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Presentation layer: The presentation layer is the sixth layer of the OSI model. The presentation layer allows you to define the form in which the data is exchanged between the two communicating entities. This layer is responsible for the translation, encryption, and compression of data.

Detailed explanation-2: -The sixth layer of the OSI model converts data formats between applications and the networks. Responsibilities of the presentation layer include: Data conversion.

Detailed explanation-3: -The presentation layer is about data translation and formatting. In this layer, protocols handle things like encryption, decryption, compression and decompression.

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