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Which is the default subnet mask for a Class A address?

Answer Options

A

255.0.0.0

B

255.255.0.0

C

255.255.255.0

D

255.255.255.255

Correct Answer: A

Explanation

The default subnet mask of a Class A address is 255.0.0.0 (/8). The default subnet mask of a Class B address is 255.255.0.0 (/16). The default subnet mask of a Class C address is 255.255.255.0 (/24). The mask 255.255.255.255 is reserved to define a specific IP address and is not part of classful addressing.

subnetting
ip-addressing
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