Identify the ONE CORRECT matching between the OSI layers and their corresponding functionalities as shown.
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GATE CSE 2025 Set 1 · Q16
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Official answer: B) (a)-(I), (b)-(III), (c)-(II)
Principles of LayeringLet us match each layer with its primary functionality:
(a) Network layer: Responsible for logical addressing, path determination, and (I) Packet routing between intermediate nodes across networks.
(c) Data link layer: Responsible for (II) Framing and error handling (error detection and correction) over a physical link between directly connected nodes.
(b) Transport layer: Responsible for end-to-end communication, which in the given matching corresponds to (III) Host to host communication (or process-to-process communication across hosts).
Matching the pairs:
(a) (I)
(b) (III)
(c) (II)
Therefore, the correct option is (B).
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Examiner trap
Recall that the Data Link layer deals with frames and bit-level error detection on a local link, while the Network layer is responsible for determining routing paths for packets.
This Principles of Layering previous year question is Q16 of the GATE CSE 2025 Set 1 paper. Find more GATE CSE PYQs on Principles of Layering in Computer Networks, or browse all GATE CSE PYQs.
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