Which of the following statements is incorrect about example data link protocols

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Which of the following statements is incorrect about example data link protocols:

A.the Internet needs point-to-point links for dial-up modems, leased lines, and cable modems; therefore, standard protocols called Point-to-Point Protocols (PPP) is used to send packets over these links

B.SONET is commonly used over wide-area optical fiber links; to carry packets over these links some framing mechanism is needed; PPP runs on IP routers to provide this mechanism

C.ADSL (asymmetric digital subscriber loop) connects millions of home subscribers to the Internet; PPP is used to establish and configure the link and carry IP packets

D.PPP is a high level protocol, mostly used in the application layer

Explanation / Answer

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Ans D- PPP is a high level protocol, mostly used in the application layer.

This is because PPP is a data link layer protocol which is used to establish a direct connection between two nodes. It connects two routers directly without any host or any other networking device in between. It can provide connection authentication, transmission encryption.

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Vinay Singh

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