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A packet sourced from 172.16.32 254 is destined for 172.16.32.8. What is the subnet mask of the preferred destination route?
Suggested Answer: C
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29 comments · newest first
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Kenneth
11 months ago
I agree with B, but I’m surprised it’s not more complex!
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Magnolia
11 months ago
Wait, are we sure about that? Seems too simple.
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Cathrine
11 months ago
I thought it could be A, but B makes more sense.
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Emmanuel
11 months ago
Definitely B, 255.255.255.0 is the right choice!
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Maurine
12 months ago
The source and destination are in the same subnet.
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Beckie
12 months ago
I feel confident that the answer is 255.255.255.0, but I should double-check the calculations just to be safe.
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Madelyn
1 year ago
I keep mixing up the subnet masks. I thought 255.255.255.192 was for a smaller subnet, but I can't recall exactly how it fits in this scenario.
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Bobbie
1 year ago
I remember practicing a similar question where we had to determine the subnet mask based on the IP addresses. I feel like 255.255.224.0 could be a possibility here.
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Novella
1 year ago
I think the subnet mask is 255.255.255.0, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the right one for this range.
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Linwood
1 year ago
I've got this! The subnet mask must be 255.255.224.0 since the destination IP is within the 172.16.32.0/19 subnet.
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Macy
1 year ago
Okay, let's see. The source IP is 172.16.32.254 and the destination is 172.16.32.8. I think the key is to find the subnet that contains both of these addresses.
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Winifred
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I need to carefully consider the network and broadcast addresses to determine the correct subnet mask.
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Paz
1 year ago
This looks like a straightforward subnet mask question. I'll start by breaking down the IP addresses and thinking through the subnet logic.
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Brandon
2 years ago
Haha, this one's a piece of cake! The subnet mask is 255.255.255.192, no doubt about it. It's like asking a chef to bake a cake - easy peasy!
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Herminia
2 years ago
I'm pretty sure the answer is C. 255.255.255.192 is the only subnet mask that makes sense for the given IP addresses.
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Edmond
2 years ago
User3: I agree with User2, C) 255.255.255.192 seems to be the correct subnet mask
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Francene
2 years ago
User2: No, I believe it's C) 255.255.255.192
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Anthony
2 years ago
I think the answer is A) 255.255.224.0
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Stefania
2 years ago
I see your point, but I think the subnet mask is 255.255.255.192 because it allows for more host addresses.
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Hui
2 years ago
I disagree, I believe the subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.
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Clarinda
2 years ago
I agree with Alita. The subnet mask of 255.255.255.192 corresponds to the /26 prefix, which is the correct subnet for the given IP addresses.
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Verona
2 years ago
That makes sense. Thanks for clarifying!
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Lajuana
2 years ago
So, the correct answer is C) 255.255.255.192
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Melvin
2 years ago
Yes, I agree. That corresponds to the /26 prefix.
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Mary
2 years ago
I think the subnet mask should be 255.255.255.192
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Alita
2 years ago
The subnet mask of the preferred destination route is 255.255.255.192, which is option C. This is because the IP address of the destination is in the 172.16.32.0/18 subnet.
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Maurine
2 years ago
Yes, you are correct. The IP address of the destination is in the 172.16.32.0/18 subnet.
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Rima
2 years ago
I think the subnet mask of the preferred destination route is 255.255.255.192
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Stefania
2 years ago
I think the subnet mask is 255.255.224.0.