What is the main reason the OSI model was created?
Suggested Answer: C
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21 comments · newest first
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Peggy
1 month ago
I don't see D as valid. Cisco didn't create the model.
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Armanda
1 month ago
A is interesting too. Layering is important, but C feels right.
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Marshall
1 month ago
But C covers the broader purpose. Communication is essential!
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Artie
2 months ago
I lean towards B. Changing one layer at a time is crucial for developers.
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Annamaria
2 months ago
Agreed! C makes the most sense. Interoperability is key.
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Thaddeus
2 months ago
I think it's C. Different networks need to communicate.
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Mona
2 months ago
D seems off. Cisco didn't create the model, right?
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Kimbery
2 months ago
A is interesting too. Layering is crucial for complexity management.
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Fannie
3 months ago
But C is more fundamental. Without it, we wouldn't have the internet!
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Sueann
3 months ago
I lean towards B. Changing one layer is efficient for developers.
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Chau
3 months ago
Agreed! C makes the most sense. Interoperability is key.
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Hermila
3 months ago
I think it's C. Different networks need to communicate.
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Lindsey
3 months ago
Agreed with C, but I wonder if it was just to compete with DoD.
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Desirae
3 months ago
A is a good point too, but C is the main reason for sure.
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Raelene
4 months ago
Wait, did Cisco really have a role in this? Sounds fishy.
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Heike
5 months ago
I think B makes more sense, it’s all about flexibility for developers.
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Catarina
5 months ago
It's definitely C, different networks communicating is key!
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Emile
6 months ago
I doubt it was about Cisco using the model; that seems too specific. I think it’s more about interoperability between networks, which points to C again.
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Alease
6 months ago
I feel like I’ve seen a question like this before, and I think it was about the layers being beneficial for developers, so maybe B is the right answer?
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Meaghan
6 months ago
I remember studying that the OSI model was about standardizing communication, but I’m not sure if it was specifically for application developers changing protocols.
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Timothy
6 months ago
I think the OSI model was mainly created to help different networks communicate, so I’m leaning towards option C.