engineering computer science MCQ #494

A network uses a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. What is the maximum number of hosts?

engineering computer science MCQ #494

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A network uses a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. What is the maximum number of hosts?

    • A) 254
    • B) 255
    • C) 256
    • D) 512

    Answer: 254

    Explanation: For a subnet mask 255.255.255.0, the number of hosts is 2^8 - 2 = 254.