The subnet mask 255.255.255.192
2008
The subnet mask 255.255.255.192
- A.
extends the network portion to 16 bits
- B.
extends the network portion to 26 bits
- C.
extends the network portion to 36 bits
- D.
has no effect on the network portion of an IP address
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Correct answer: B
The subnet mask 255.255.255.192 converts to binary as 11111111.11111111.11111111.11000000. Counting the leading ones yields a total of 26 bits for the network portion, corresponding to CIDR notation /26.
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