OSI Model Session Layer Quiz

Where does the session layer reside in the OSI model?

• Layer 1

• Layer 2

• Layer 3

• Layer 5

What is the primary function of the session layer?

• Physical addressing

• Data link control

• Session establishment, maintenance, and termination

Which of the following protocols operates at the session layer?

• TCP

• UDP

• NetBIOS

What does the session layer handle in terms of communication between devices?

• Encryption

• Synchronization

• Routing

• Fragmentation

Which term best describes the session layer's role in managing conversations between applications?

• Dialog control

• Error correction

In connection-oriented communication at the session layer, what is established between devices?

• Checkpoints

• Dialogues

• Segments

• Datagram

Which application commonly utilizes the services provided by the session layer?

• Web browsing

• Email

• File transfer

• All of the above

What does the session establishment phase involve?

What is the purpose of checkpoints in the session layer?

• Error detection

• Data compression

• Recovery after a failure

• Synchronization

Which term describes the ability of the session layer to manage multiple conversations simultaneously?

• Multiplexing

• Encryption

• Flow control

• Framing