COMPUTER NETWORKING

NETWORK LAYER

INTRODUCTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The purpose of the Internet (or Network) layer is
A
Prepares or presents the data (email, file, message) for /from transmission-including applying encryption/decryption
B
Ensures reliable transmission of data across the network.
C
Ensures the data is correctly routed through the network
D
Responsible for encoding the data to be transmitted on the actual cabled or wireless channel.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The transport layer uses the transmission control protocol (TCP), which ensures that the data packets are correctly delivered between the devices. The Internet layer handles the movement of the packets through the network and makes sure that the packets reach the destination regardless of which path they take.

Detailed explanation-2: -According to the OSI layer concept, routing, or best path selection, takes place on Layer 3 and is based on the logical address.

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