Which type of IPv6 address is used to identify a group of interfaces and deliver packets to the nearest member of that group?
Options
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A.
Unicast
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B.
Anycast
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C.
Multicast
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D.
More than one of the above
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E.
None of the above
Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)
B.
Anycast
Detailed Explanation
Correct Answer: Anycast
- Anycast addresses identify a group of interfaces.
- A packet sent to an anycast address is delivered to the nearest interface according to routing distance.
- IPv6 supports unicast, multicast and anycast addressing.
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