Beginner Computer Networks
Q17 / 100

What is a subnet mask?

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The correct answer is B) A 32-bit number that divides an IP address into network and host portions

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Correct Answer

A 32-bit number that divides an IP address into network and host portions

Explanation

Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 (/24 in CIDR) means the first 24 bits are the network portion and the last 8 bits identify hosts within that subnet (256 addresses).

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