What does the application layer handle?
A
Top-level communication
B
Bottom-level communication
C
Both Top-level and Bottom-level communication
D
Middle-level communication
Correct Answer: Top-level communication
An application layer is an abstraction layer that specifies the shared communications protocols and interface methods used by hosts in a communications network. The Application layer handles the top-level communication that the client and servers use, like HTTP and SMTP for email clients.