Addressing · Question 8 of 12

What is a MAC address?

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Answer

  • A The hardware address of a network card

Explanation

The MAC address is a 48-bit identifier that every network card carries from the factory. It is used in the local network to deliver frames. It can be changed by software, so it is not a secure attribute for authentication.

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