CompTIA Network+ Exam Review

Category - Networking

During a data transfer from one PC to another, which of the following accurately describes the order of how data will be encapsulated?
  1. Data, Frame, Segment, Packet, Bit
  2. Data, Packet, Frame, Segment, Bit
  3. Data, Packet, Segment, Frame, Bit
  4. Data, Segment, Packet, Frame, Bit
Explanation
Answer - D - The accurate order of how data is encapsulated is Data, Segment, Packet, Frame, and Bit.

Key Takeaway: Data is first broken down into segments in the Transport Layer. These segments are broken down into packets in the Network layer. The packets are broken down into frames in the datalink layer. Finally, the frames are broken down into bits in the physical layer and passed through the medium.
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