Multiple choice networking

The subnet mask identifies whether the destination address is local or remote through ______.

  1. de-multiplexing

  2. ANDing

  3. supernetting

  4. broadcasting
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B Correct answer
Explanation

ANDing the destination IP address with the subnet mask extracts the network address. Comparing this with the local network address determines if the destination is on the same subnet. If network addresses match, traffic is local; otherwise, it's routed to a gateway.

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