Which term refers to the process of placing one message format inside another message format?

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Which term refers to the process of placing one message format inside another message format?

  • segmenting
  • encapsulation
  • manipulation
  • encoding

Explanation: Encapsulation is the process of placing one type of message format into another. On computer networks this process is known as encapsulation. Once a message is encapsulated, it is called a frame.

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