GATE CS 2014 Set 3 — Question 33

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In the following pairs of OSI protocol layer/sub-layer and its functionality, the INCORRECT pair is

Correct answer (B) Data Link Layer and Bit synchronization Solution Bit synchronization is a functionality of the Physical Layer, not the Data Link Layer. The Data Link Layer is responsible for framing, physical addressing, flow control, error control, and access control. The Network layer handles routing. The Transport layer handles end-to-end process communication. The MAC sub-layer handles channel sharing. Turn this into a strength. Explore AI-powered practice and doubt support with Success Tracker.

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Correct answer (B) Data Link Layer and Bit synchronization Solution Bit synchronization is a functionality of the Physical Layer, not the Data Link Layer. The Data Link Layer is responsible for framing, physical addressing, flow control, error control, and access control. The Network layer handles routing. The Transport layer handles end-to-end process communication. The MAC sub-layer handles channel sharing.

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