Question

In __________________ layer, vulnerabilities are directly associated with physical access to networks and hardware.

(a) physical

(b) data-link

(c) network

(d) application

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Origin of the question is Network Models topic in division Understanding Network Models for Security of Cyber Security

Answer 1

The correct choice is (a) physical

Explanation: In the physical layer, vulnerabilities are directly associated with physical access to networks and hardware such as unauthorised network access, damage or destruction of data & hardware and keystroke & Other Input Logging.