What is the size of the fixed header in IPv6?
Options
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A.
20 bytes
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B.
40 bytes
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C.
60 bytes
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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.
40 bytes
Detailed Explanation
Correct Answer: 40 bytes
- The IPv6 base header has a fixed size of 40 bytes (320 bits).
- Unlike IPv4, IPv6 does not have a variable-length base header.
- Optional information is handled through extension headers.
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