Question

What are the models of data communication?

Solution

The main models of data communication are:

  1. OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) model
  2. TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) model

The OSI model has seven layers that describe how data moves between devices. It’s a theoretical model that helps understand network communication.

The TCP/IP model has four layers and is used in real-world internet communications. It’s simpler and more practical than the OSI model.