OSI Model

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Learn about the fundamental networking framework that determines the various stages in which data is handled across a network.

[Task 1] What is the OSI Model?

What does the “OSI” in “OSI Model” stand for?

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Open Systems Interconnection

How many layers (in digits) does the OSI model have?

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7

What is the key term for when pieces of information get added to data?

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encapsulation

[Task 2] Layer 7 - Application

What is the name of this Layer?

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Application

What is the technical term that is given to the name of the software that users interact with?

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Graphical User Interface

[Task 3] Layer 6 - Presentation

What is the name of this Layer?

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Presentation

What is the main purpose that this Layer acts as?

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Translator

[Task 4] Layer 5 - Session

What is the name of this Layer?

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Session

What is the technical term for when a connection is successfully established?

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session

What is the technical term for “small chunk of data”?

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packets

[Task 4] Layer 4 - Transport

What is the name of this Layer?

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Transport

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