Network+ Guide to Networks (MindTap Course List)
Network+ Guide to Networks (MindTap Course List)
8th Edition
ISBN: 9781337569330
Author: Jill West, Tamara Dean, Jean Andrews
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 8, Problem 1RQ
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24 bits are required for Class A IP address for host information.

Hence, the correct answer is option “C”.

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Explanation of Solution

24 bits:

  • The total bits allotted for addressing Class A, B, and C is 32 bits.
  • For Class A IP address, 8 bits are allotted for network ID bits and 24 bits for the host information.
  • Therefore, the total bits allotted for Class A IP address for host information is 24 bits.

Explanation for incorrect options:

8 bits:

8 bits of a Class A IP address not used for host information.

Hence, the option “A” is wrong.

16 bits:

16 bits of a Class A IP address not used for host information.

Hence, the option “B” is wrong.

32 bits:

32 bits of a Class A IP address not used for host information.

Hence, the option “D” is wrong.

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