What is the purpose of a network Subnet Mask configuration parameter?
A. To provide hardware encryption layers over frame headers.
B. To resolve hardware MAC addresses to web domain paths.
C. To switch data links between half and full-duplex transmission modes.
D. To separate an IP address into its network identification segment and host identification segment.
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
A subnet mask uses binary bit masking to define which part of an IP address indicates the network identity and which part indicates the specific host device.
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