How many bits are allocated to the Traffic Class field in the IPv6 header?
Options
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A.
4 bits
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B.
8 bits
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C.
16 bits
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D.
20 bits
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E.
None of the above
Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)
B.
8 bits
Detailed Explanation
Correct Answer: 8 bits
- The IPv6 Traffic Class field is 8 bits long.
- It is used for packet classification and differentiated services.
- It includes the DSCP and ECN bits.
- It performs a role broadly similar to the IPv4 Type of Service field.
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