Which address is primarily used by the MAC Sublayer to identify devices on a local network?
Options
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A.
IP Address
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B.
MAC Address
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C.
Port Address
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D.
URL
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E.
None of the above
Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)
B.
MAC Address
Detailed Explanation
Correct Answer: MAC Address
- MAC stands for Media Access Control.
- A MAC address is used for addressing network interfaces at the Data Link Layer.
- A standard Ethernet MAC address is 48 bits (6 bytes).
- It is commonly written in hexadecimal notation.