Which OSI layer is responsible for encryption, compression and data translation?
Options
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A.
Session layer
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B.
Presentation layer
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C.
Application layer
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D.
More than one of the above
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E.
None of the above
Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)
B.
Presentation layer
Detailed Explanation
Correct Answer: Presentation layer
- The Presentation layer (Layer 6) handles data translation, encryption and compression in the OSI model.
- It ensures that data is presented in a suitable format to the Application layer.
- Examples include data format conversion and encryption-related functions.