basic computer MCQ #16628

Which layer of the OSI model does the SSL/TLS protocol primarily operate at?

basic computer MCQ #16628

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Which layer of the OSI model does the SSL/TLS protocol primarily operate at?

    • A) Network Layer
    • B) Transport Layer
    • C) Session Layer
    • D) Presentation Layer

    Answer: Presentation Layer

    Explanation: SSL/TLS (Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security) primarily operates at the Presentation Layer (Layer 6) of the OSI model, handling encryption, decryption, and data format translation. Some models also map it to the Session Layer due to its session-handling aspects.