What Layer Is Responsible for Making Sure That the Data

question 38

Multiple Choice

What layer is responsible for making sure that the data that it sends and receives is in a format that the receiving and sending computers can understand?

• A) 7
• B) 6
• C) 5
• D) 4

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Definitions:

Communications Protocols

A set of rules that determine how data is transmitted and received over a network, enabling devices to communicate.

POP3

Stands for Post Office Protocol 3, a standard email protocol used to retrieve emails from a mail server to a local email client.

SMTP

Simple Mail Transfer Protocol, a protocol used on the Internet for transmitting email messages between servers.

Email Message Structure

The organizational format of an email, encompassing elements such as the subject, sender, recipient, body, and attachments.