Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - Data Transmission (Section 4 - No. 15)
What is the purpose of the 'session layer' in the OSI model?
To provide error-free data transfer.
To manage connections between applications.
To translate data into a common format.
To establish and terminate network connections.
Explication
The session layer (Layer 5) manages connections between applications, establishing, coordinating, and terminating sessions.