What does /24 denote in CIDR?.
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What does /24 denote in CIDR?.
Answer: A. 24 bits are used for network portion — In CIDR, the notation /24 indicates how many bits are used for the network part of an IP address. IPv4 address = 32 bits total /24 means: First 24 bits =…
- A.
24 bits are used for network portion
- B.
24 addresses are available in the subnet
- C.
24 subnets are created
- D.
24 bits are used for host portion
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Correct answer: A
In CIDR, the notation /24 indicates how many bits are used for the network part of an IP address.
IPv4 address = 32 bits total
/24 means:
First 24 bits = Network portion
Remaining 8 bits = Host portion
This helps define subnet size and how IP addresses are divided.
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