What is the purpose of ARP (Address Resolution Protocol)?
2025
What is the purpose of ARP (Address Resolution Protocol)?
- A.
To assign IP addresses to devices
- B.
To resolve domain names to IP addresses
- C.
To map MAC addresses to IP addresses
- D.
To manage network congestion
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Correct answer: C
ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) is used to find the MAC address of a device when its IP address is known
It works within a local network (LAN)
When a device wants to send data, it uses ARP to *locate the destination’s hardware (MAC) address
This ensures that data is delivered to the *correct device on the network