Understanding IP Address Classes

What is an IP address?

• A type of software used for network management.

• A method for encrypting data on a network.

• An IP address is a unique numerical label assigned to each device on a network.

• A physical cable connecting devices in a network.

What are the main classes of IP addresses?

• Class G

• Class H

• Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D, Class E

• Class F

How many bits are used in an IPv4 address?

• 32 bits

• 64 bits

• 128 bits

• 16 bits

What is the range of Class A IP addresses?

• 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255

• 192.0.0.0 to 223.255.255.255

• 1.0.0.0 to 126.0.0.0

• 128.0.0.0 to 191.255.255.255

What distinguishes Class C IP addresses from Class B?

• Class C IP addresses are used for global routing, while Class B is for local networks.

• Class C IP addresses support smaller networks with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0, while Class B supports larger networks with a subnet mask of 255.255.0.0.

• Class C IP addresses can support more hosts than Class B.

• Class C IP addresses have a larger subnet mask than Class B.