Multiple choice technology architecture

What is the name of the process that wraps data with protocol information before network transit ?

  1. Framing

  2. Data packaging

  3. Conversion

  4. Clocking

  5. Encapsulation
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E Correct answer
Explanation

Encapsulation is the process of wrapping data with protocol information (headers) as it moves down the OSI layers. Each layer adds its own header (and trailer for Data Link layer) to the data, creating a protocol data unit (PDU) suitable for network transmission.

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