What is the default subnet mask for a standard Class A IP address under classic classful routing rules? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What is the default subnet mask for a standard Class A IP address under classic classful routing rules?
A. 255.255.0.0
B. 255.255.255.255
C. 255.255.255.0
D. 255.0.0.0
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Class A networks allocate the first octet to the network identity, mapping to a default subnet mask of 255.0.0.0 (or /8).

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