A technician has started a major network project to upgrade to a higher throughput standard. The technician will need to install new patch panels and breakout boxes to support this infrastructure. Which of the following layers of the OSI model is the technician addressing at this stage of the upgrade?
A) Physical
B) Transport
C) Network
D) Data link

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The technician is addressing the Physical layer of the OSI model, as this layer deals with the physical infrastructure, including cables, patch panels, and breakout boxes.

A Technician Has Started a Major Network Project to Upgrade