CWNP Exam CWISA-102 Topic 1 Question 34 Discussion

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Question #: 34
Topic #: 1

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What part(s) of the OSI network model does the IETF primarily focus on for the development of standards?

APhysical Layerand above

BAll layers

CNetwork Layer and above

DData Link Layer

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Suggested Answer: C

IETF's Focus:The Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) primarily develops and standardizes internet protocols operating at the Network Layer (Layer 3) and above in the OSI model.

Key Protocols:Some prominent IETF-developed protocols include:

IP (Internet Protocol):Foundation of internet addressing and routing.

TCP (Transmission Control Protocol):Reliable, connection-oriented data transport.

UDP (User Datagram Protocol):Connectionless, best-effort data transport.

DNS (Domain Name System):Translates domain names into IP addresses.

HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol):Web communication.

References

IETF Website:https://www.ietf.org/

OSI Model:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OSI_model

by Vallie at Jul 05, 2025, 05:24 PM

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Dyan

2 days ago

I believe the IETF looks at all layers for standards, not just the Network Layer and above.

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Owen

3 days ago

I agree with Chuck, the Network Layer and above are crucial for standards development.

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Chuck

7 days ago

I think the IETF primarily focuses on the Network Layer and above.

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Tina

8 days ago

I think it's C) Network Layer and above. The IETF is all about the internet and its protocols, which are mostly at the upper layers.

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