Which statement correctly explains Subnet mask?
Difficulty: Hard
About this MCQ
This Hard Computer Networks question asks: Which statement correctly explains Subnet mask? The correct choice is C. A number that divides an IP address into network and host portions.. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. A system that translates human-readable domain names into IP addresses.
Why not A: “A system that translates human-readable domain names into IP addresses.” does not fit this question. The answer is A number that divides an IP address into network and host portions..
- B. A networking device that forwards data packets between different computer networks.
Why not B: “A networking device that forwards data packets between different computer networks.” does not fit this question. The answer is A number that divides an IP address into network and host portions..
- C. A number that divides an IP address into network and host portions. ✓
- D. A network security device or software that monitors and filters incoming and outgoing traffic based on rules.
Why not D: “A network security device or software that monitors and filters incoming and outgoing traffic based on rules.” does not fit this question. The answer is A number that divides an IP address into network and host portions..
Correct answer
C. A number that divides an IP address into network and host portions.
Explanation
A number that divides an IP address into network and host portions. is the term that matches “Which statement correctly explains Subnet mask” (option C). Option A (A system that translates human-readable domain names into IP addresses.) does not fit this question. Option B (A networking device that forwards data packets between different computer networks.) does not fit this question. Option D (A network security device or software that monitors and filters incoming and outgoing traffic based on rules.) does not fit this question. For this Computer Networks question, the accepted answer is A number that divides an IP address into network and host portions..
Source: Computer Networks Official Reference Guide
Tags: computer science, computer networks, networking, protocols
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