What is the binary equivalent of the subnet mask 255.255.255.0? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What is the binary equivalent of the subnet mask 255.255.255.0?
A. 00000000.00000000.00000000.11111111
B. 11111111.11111111.00000000.00000000
C. 11111111.11111111.11111111.00000000
D. 11111111.00000000.00000000.00000000
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
255.255.255.0 in binary is 24 ones followed by 8 zeros.

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