Which term refers to a unique numerical label assigned to each device connected to a computer network?
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy Computer Networks question asks: Which term refers to a unique numerical label assigned to each device connected to a computer network? The correct choice is C. IP address. 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. TCP
Why not A: “TCP” does not fit this question. The answer is IP address.
- B. Subnet mask
Why not B: “Subnet mask” does not fit this question. The answer is IP address.
- C. IP address ✓
- D. NAT
Why not D: “NAT” does not fit this question. The answer is IP address.
Correct answer
C. IP address
Explanation
IP address is the term that matches “Which term refers to a unique numerical label assigned to each device connected to a computer network” (option C). Option A (TCP) does not fit this question. Option B (Subnet mask) does not fit this question. Option D (NAT) does not fit this question. For this Computer Networks question, the accepted answer is IP address.
Source: Computer Networks Official Reference Guide
Tags: computer science, computer networks, networking, protocols
Submitted by: MCQsHub Editorial
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