Which of the following protocols operates at the HIGHEST level of the OSI model?
A.
ICMP
B.
IPSec
C.
SCP
D.
TCP
Explanation:
SCP (Secure Copy) uses SSH (Secure Shell). SSH runs in the application layer (layer 7) of the OSI model.
Incorrect Answers:
A: ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) works in the network layer (Layer 3) of the OSI model.
B: IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) works in the network layer (Layer 3) of the OSI model.
D: TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) works in the transport layer (Layer 4) of the OSI model.
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