Which of the following devices and encapsulations are found at the data link layer? (Select two).
Correct Answer: B,D
A frame is a unit of data that is transmitted at the data link layer of the OSI model. A frame consists of a header, a payload, and a trailer. The header contains information such as the source and destination MAC addresses, the frame type, and the error detection code. The payload contains the data from the upper layer protocols, such as IP packets. The trailer contains the frame check sequence, which is used to verify the integrity of the frame. A switch is a device that operates at the data link layer of the OSI model. A switch forwards frames based on the MAC addresses of the devices connected to its ports. A switch can create separate collision domains and reduce network congestion. A switch can also implement VLANs, which are logical groups of devices that share the same broadcast domain, regardless of their physical location. A session is a logical connection between two or more devices that allows the exchange of data at the transport layer of the OSI model. A session is not a device or an encapsulation at the data link layer. A firewall is a device that operates at the network layer or the application layer of the OSI model. A firewall filters packets based on the IP addresses, ports, protocols, or application rules. A firewall is not a device or an encapsulation at the data link layer. A packet is a unit of data that is transmitted at the network layer of the OSI model. A packet consists of a header and a payload. The header contains information such as the source and destination IP addresses, the protocol type, and the hop count. The payload contains the data from the upper layer protocols, such as TCP segments. A packet is not an encapsulation at the data link layer. A router is a device that operates at the network layer of the OSI model. A router forwards packets based on the IP addresses and the routing table. A router can create separate broadcast domains and connect different networks. A router is not a device or an encapsulation at the data link layer. Reference: CompTIA Network+ N10-008 Cert Guide, Chapter 2, Section 2.2 and CompTIA Network+ N10-008 Cert Guide, Chapter 3, Section 3.1