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.

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