Networks and Digital Security · Networks & Security

The OSI Model and Protocols

Break down the layers of network communication from physical hardware to software applications.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why is a layered approach necessary for global internet communication?
  2. 2What happens to a data packet when a specific layer of the protocol fails?
  3. 3How do protocols like TCP/IP ensure reliability over unreliable physical connections?

Ontario Curriculum Expectations

ON: Computer Environments - Grade 11
Grade: Grade 11
Subject: Computer Science
Unit: Networks and Digital Security
Period: Networks & Security

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