engineering computer science MCQ #982

What is the primary function of the ARP protocol?

engineering computer science MCQ #982

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What is the primary function of the ARP protocol?

    • A) To resolve IP addresses to MAC addresses
    • B) To resolve MAC addresses to IP addresses
    • C) To provide error checking in IP packets
    • D) To fragment IP packets

    Answer: To resolve IP addresses to MAC addresses

    Explanation: ARP protocol maps IP addresses to MAC addresses using a broadcast request, allowing devices to communicate at the data link layer.