In the following figure, what needs to be changed for Computer A to successfully communicate with Computer B (assume the least amount of effort to fix the problem)?
Answer Options
Computer A needs to have its IP address changed.
Computer B needs to have its IP address changed.
The default gateway IP address for Computer A needs to be changed.
The default gateway IP address for Computer B needs to be changed.
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
Computer A needs to have its IP address changed to align with the network that its gateway is in. Computer A is in the 192.168.1.32/27 network, while its gateway address is in the 192.168.1.0/27 network. Although changing the gateway address would work, the solution needs to be the one with the least amount of effort. Changing the gateway address, which is a valid IP address, would create more work for other clients. Computer B's IP address and default gateway are fine, and both will function properly.