Which type of IPv6 address is used to identify a group of interfaces and deliver packets to the nearest member of that group?

Options

  • A. Unicast
  • B. Anycast
  • C. Multicast
  • D. More than one of the above
  • 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.