Which of the ISO/OSI model layers provides for routing
packets between nodes?
A. Data link
B. Network
C. Transport
D. Session
Answer / guest
Answer: B
The network layer switches and routes information (network
layer header). Node-to-node data link services are extended
across a network by this layer. The network layer provides
service for routing packets (units of information at the
network layer) between nodes connected through an arbitrary
network. The data link layer transmits information as
groups-of-bits (logical units called a frame) to adjacent
computer systems (node-to-node). The bits in a frame are
divided into an address field (media access control MAC 48
bit hardware address), control field, data field and error
control field. The transport layer, provides end-to-end data
integrity. To ensure reliable delivery, the transport layer
builds on the error control mechanisms provided by lower
layers. If lower layers do not do an adequate job, the
transport layer is the last chance for error recovery. The
session layer provides the control structure for
communications between applications. It establishes, manages
and terminates connections (sessions) between cooperating
applications and performs access security checking.
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Which of the following can identify attacks and penetration attempts to a network? A. Firewall B. Packet filters C. Stateful inspection D. Intrusion detection system (IDs)
An organization has contracted with a vendor for a turnkey solution for their electronic toll collection system (ETCS). The vendor has provided its proprietary application software as part of the solution. The contract should require that: A. a backup server be available to run ETCS operations with up-to-date data. B. a backup server be loaded with all the relevant software and data. C. the systems staff of the organization be trained to handle any event. D. source code of the ETCS application be placed in escrow.
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Which of the following BEST describes the necessary documentation for an enterprise product reengineering (EPR) software installation? A. Specific developments only B. Business requirements only C. All phases of the installation must be documented D. No need to develop a customer specific documentation
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