What are some benefits to using a layered model to describe network protocols and operations?

What will be an ideal response?

? Assists in protocol design, because protocols that operate at a specific layer have defined infor
mation that they act upon and a defined interface to the layers above and below
? Fosters competition because products from different vendors can work together
? Prevents technology or capability changes in one layer from affecting other layers above and
below
? Provides a common language to describe networking functions and capabilities

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a. Sigverif b. Regedit c. Cacls d. Bootcfg

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A desktop ____________________ is a predefined set of colors, sounds, and backgrounds that can transform your desktop from boring to brilliant.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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