Concept Exercise Chapter 13 Name:
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Cisco Exercises - Semester 1 - Networking Fundamentals
Chapter 13 Layer 5: The Session Layer


Introduction

The session layer, which is Layer 5 of the OSI reference model, establishes,
manages, and terminates sessions between applications. Essentially, the session
layer coordinates service requests and responses that occur when applications
communicate between different hosts.

Concept Questions

Demonstrate your knowledge of these concepts by answering the following
question in the space provided.

Session-layer functions coordinate communication interactions between
applications.
Give an example of how these communication interactions are coordinated.