Describe Purpose Application Layer Role Providing Network Services User Applications Give Q34256808

Describe the purpose of the application layer and its role inproviding network services to user applications. Give examples ofprotocols that work at the application layer to provide theseservices, such as HTTP.

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Application Layer is the top layer of the open systemsinterconnection (OSI) communications model. This layer providesservice for an application to ensure that the communication istakes place with another application on a network.

Functions of application layer:

1. It ensures that the receiving party can be reached and ready toaccept the data over the network.
2. This layer is responsible for providing the services to theuser.
3. This layer manages user request and files.
4. This layer contains
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