Question

Application layer sends & receives data for particular applications using Hyper Text Transfer Protocol (HTTP), and Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP).

(a) True

(b) False

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This intriguing question comes from Network Models topic in division Understanding Network Models for Security of Cyber Security

Answer 1

Right choice is (a) True

The best I can explain: Application layer sends & receives data for particular applications using HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP), and Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP). Hence, data encryption for HTTP and SMTP is important.