Discuss GIAC GCIA Exam Topic 1 Question 37

Which of the following is a correct sequence of different layers of Open System Interconnection (OSI) model?

APhysical layer, data link layer, network layer, transport layer, session layer, presentation layer, and application layer

BPhysical layer, network layer, transport layer, data link layer, session layer, presentation layer, and application layer

Capplication layer, presentation layer, network layer, transport layer, session layer, data link layer, and physical layer

DPhysical layer, data link layer, network layer, transport layer, presentation layer, session layer, and application layer

Suggested Answer: A

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17 comments · newest first

Hassie 10 months ago

I thought the session layer came before transport?

Maurine 11 months ago

A is the classic sequence, can't go wrong with that.

Ulysses 11 months ago

Wait, are you sure? I always mix up the layers!

Jade 11 months ago

I thought it was D for a second, but A is correct.

Luz 11 months ago

It's definitely A! That's the right order.

Krissy 11 months ago

I thought the OSI model was straightforward, but I keep second-guessing myself. I want to say A, but what if it’s actually D?

Penney 12 months ago

I always mix up the session and transport layers. I feel like it could be D, but I’m not completely confident.

Leota 12 months ago

I remember practicing a question like this, and I think it goes Physical, Data Link, Network, Transport, Session, Presentation, Application. So, A seems right.

Queenie 12 months ago

I think the correct order starts with the physical layer, but I’m not sure about the rest.

Julian 1 year ago

The OSI layers are a classic networking concept, so I'm sure I've got this. I'll double-check the options, but I'm leaning towards option A as the correct answer.

Caren 1 year ago

Wait, I'm getting confused. I know the OSI model has 7 layers, but I can't quite recall the exact order. I'll have to make an educated guess on this one.

Gary 1 year ago

Okay, let me think this through step-by-step. The physical layer is first, then data link, network, transport, session, presentation, and application. I think option D has the right sequence.

Gerald 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about the order of the OSI layers. I'll try to remember the mnemonic device to jog my memory.

Carmen 1 year ago

I'm pretty confident I know the correct sequence of the OSI layers, so I'll carefully review the options and select the right one.

William 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know Lean is about eliminating waste, but I'm not sure which specific type of waste they're looking for here. I'll have to think it through carefully.

Dusti 1 year ago

I remember reading about the USB command structure, but I'm not completely sure if it's usb1 or usb0.

Leoma 1 year ago

Wait, is this asking about the definition or the actual process of direct and manage project execution? I want to make sure I understand the question properly before answering.

GIAC GCIA Exam - Topic 1 Question 37 Discussion