Chapter IV.

Exercise

Name: _____________________________ Date: ________

Section: ____________

I. Identification
1. This sublayer is responsible for the data transmission between computers or devices on a
network.
2. The MAC mechanism is based on a system called _________
3. A type of star topology wherein the central interface is a hub that sends the messages to
all the hosts.
4. A form of token passing wherein the hosts receive the token through a cyclic sequence,
which forms a logical ring on the physical bus.
5. This layer establishes, manages and terminates the connections between the local and
remote application.
6. This layer provides transparent transfer of data between end users.
7. A type of Class addresses which are assigned to larger networks.
8. This is used to identify the network itself.
9. IP addresses are divided into groups called ________.
10. How many bit does an IP Address have?

II. Essay

In your own understanding, give and explain give and explain the purpose of the 7 layers of
the OSI.