How many bits are there in network ID and host ID of a class ‘C’ network?

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How many bits are there in network ID and host ID of a class ‘C’ network?

  1. A.

    24 bits and 8 bits

  2. B.

    24 bits and 16 bits

  3. C.

    16 bits and 16 bits

  4. D.

    8 bits and 24 bits

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Correct answer: A

In a Class C network, the first 24 bits represent the Network ID and the remaining 8 bits represent the Host ID. This corresponds to a default subnet mask of 255.255.255.0.

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