Multiple choice

What is a group of hosts called that have identical bit patterns in the high order bits of their addresses?

  1. an internet

  2. a network

  3. an octet

  4. a radi
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Explanation

A network is defined as a group of hosts that share identical bit patterns in the high-order bits of their IP addresses. These high-order bits represent the network portion of the address, while the remaining low-order bits represent the host portion. For example, in 192.168.1.0/24, the first 24 bits (high-order) identify the network, and hosts within this network share these same 24 bits. This fundamental IP addressing concept allows routers to forward traffic based on network prefixes rather than individual host addresses.

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