The communication task can be organized into three relatively independent layers: network access layer,application layer,and ________ layer.
A)transport
B)media
C)physical
D)processing

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The network access layer is responsible for obtaining access to the physical communication channel, and the application layer deals with the specifics of the application being used for communication. The transport layer, on the other hand, is responsible for ensuring reliable data transfer between the two endpoints. Therefore, the correct answer is A - transport layer. Media and physical layers come under the network access layer. Processing layer is not a standard communication layer.

The Communication Task Can Be Organized into Three Relatively Independent