CompTIA Network+ OSI Model Practice Questions: More Practice Questions

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Q1. In the context of the OSI model, the term "Data encapsulation" is used to describe a process where each layer of the OSI model adds its own control information to the original data that is being passed across the layers from the Physical Layer up to the Application Layer.

Explanation: Data encapsulation adds headers (and trailers) as data moves down the layers.

Q2. Which OSI layer would a VLAN tag be associated with?

Explanation: 802.1Q VLAN tags operate at Layer 2 inside Ethernet frames.

Q3. Which layer changes when a packet is routed from one Ethernet network to another?

Explanation: Routers preserve the Layer 3 packet but remove and rebuild Layer 2 framing for each link.

Q4. At which OSI layer would an MTU mismatch commonly cause fragmentation or dropped packets?

Explanation: MTU affects packet sizing at Layer 3 and frame payload limits at the link.

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