Multiple choice

The Leaky Bucket Algorithm is generally used in which OSI layer?

  1. Data link layer

  2. Network layer

  3. Physical layer

  4. Session layer

  5. Presentation layer
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The network layer controls the operation of the subnet deciding,  which physical path the data should take based on network conditions, priority of service, and other factors. Congestion control is a feature of this layer. Leaky Bucket is a congestion control algorithm often used in this layer.

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