CAF-3 · Chapter 7 · Question 2 of 15
When a user clicks "Request Ride" on a ride-hailing app, the app formats this request into a message to be sent over the network. Which layer of the OSI model is directly interacting with this end-user application?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) Application Layer (Layer 7)
Explanation
The Application Layer (Layer 7) is the closest layer to the end-user. It provides services directly to the user's application, such as file transfers, email, or in-app requests
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