Which protocol is commonly used to map an IPv4 address to a MAC address in a local area network?

Options

  • A. DNS
  • B. FTP
  • C. ARP
  • D. SMTP
  • E. None of the above

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

C. ARP

Detailed Explanation

Correct Answer: ARP.

Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) resolves an IPv4 address into its corresponding MAC address on a local network. ARP spoofing can be exploited to redirect traffic and perform network attacks.