engineering computer science MCQ #570

A network is using the subnet mask 255.255.255.192. What is the maximum number of subnets?

engineering computer science MCQ #570

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A network is using the subnet mask 255.255.255.192. What is the maximum number of subnets?

    • A) 2
    • B) 4
    • C) 8
    • D) 16

    Answer: 4

    Explanation: The subnet mask 255.255.255.192 is equivalent to /26, which allows for 4 subnets (2^(32-26) = 2^6 = 64, but 4 subnets are available for use).