To answer this question, you need to understand the different layers of the OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) model. The OSI model is a conceptual framework used to understand how different network protocols and technologies interact with each other.
The layer that translates between physical (MAC) and logical addresses is the data link layer.
Let's go through each option to understand why it is correct or incorrect:
Option A) network - The network layer is responsible for routing packets between different networks. It does not directly translate between physical and logical addresses.
Option B) data link - The data link layer is responsible for the reliable transmission of data between adjacent network nodes. It is at this layer that the physical (MAC) addresses are translated into logical addresses.
Option C) transport - The transport layer is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of data. It does not directly translate between physical and logical addresses.
Option D) presentation - The presentation layer is responsible for data formatting and encryption. It does not directly translate between physical and logical addresses.
Option E) application - The application layer is responsible for providing services to end-users, such as email and web browsing. It does not directly translate between physical and logical addresses.
The correct answer is B) data link. This option is correct because the data link layer is responsible for translating between physical (MAC) and logical addresses.