Multiple choice technology architecture

What is the name of layer 2 of the OSI reference model ?

  1. The physical layer

  2. The transport layer

  3. The data link layer

  4. The network layer
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Explanation

Layer 2 of the OSI model is the Data Link layer, responsible for node-to-node data transfer on the same network segment. It handles framing, physical addressing (MAC addresses), error detection, and media access control (via MAC sublayer and LLC sublayer).

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