Which statement is a valid reason the OSI reference model was created?

A. It encourages vendors to create proprietary standards for any component of the OSI.
B. It allows for changes on one layer to apply to another layer so they can work together.
C. It prevents industry standardization of network processes.
D. It divides network communication into smaller components for design and troubleshooting.

D. The OSI reference model was created to divide the network communication process into smaller components for standardization, design, and troubleshooting purposes. It also allows for a nonproprietary standardization of components and prevents a change at one layer from affecting other layers.