Computer Networks - OSI and TCP/IP Models
A network engineer claims that the Presentation layer is responsible for routing data packets. Identify the error in this statement.
A network engineer claims that the Presentation layer is responsible for routing data packets. Identify the error in this statement.
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Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand Presentation layer role
The Presentation layer formats, encrypts, and compresses data but does not route packets.Step 2: Clarify routing responsibility
Routing is done by the Network layer, not the Presentation layer.Final Answer:
Presentation layer only formats data, it does not route packets -> Option BQuick Check:
Presentation = data format, not routing [OK]
Quick Trick: Presentation layer formats data, routing is Network layer [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Attributing routing to Presentation layer
- Confusing Presentation with Network layer
- Thinking Presentation manages physical connections
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