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which of the following characteristics?

The International Standards Organization / Open Systems Interconnection (ISO/OSI) Layers does NOT have
which of the following characteristics?

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A.
Standard model for network communications

B.
Used to gain information from network devices such as count of packets received and routing tables

C.
Enables dissimilar networks to communicate

D.
Defines 7 protocol layers (a.k.a. protocol stack)

Explanation:
The OSI/ISO Layers are not designed for monitoring network devices.
Incorrect Answers:
A: The OSI model is a conceptual model that characterizes and standardizes the communication functions of a
telecommunication or computing system without regard to their underlying internal structure and technology.
C: The goal of the OSI model goal is the interoperability of diverse communication systems with standard
protocols.
D: The original version of the OSI model defined seven protocol layers, defining a protocol stack.

Harris, Shon, All In One CISSP Exam Guide, 6th Edition, McGraw-Hill, New York, 2013, p. 518


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