engineering computer science MCQ #510

In a network with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0, what is the maximum number of hosts?

engineering computer science MCQ #510

Question 1
Q1. In a network with 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: The number of hosts is 2^n - 2, where n is the number of host bits. Here, n = 8, so 2^8 - 2 = 254.