What is the maximum number of hosts per network in a Class C IP address? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What is the maximum number of hosts per network in a Class C IP address?
A. 254
B. 126
C. 65534
D. 16,777,214
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Class C provides 8 bits for hosts (2^8 - 2 = 254 usable hosts).

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