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Why are Classful IP addressing schemes considered inefficient in modern networks?

hard📝 Conceptual Q10 of 15
Computer Networks - IP Addressing
Why are Classful IP addressing schemes considered inefficient in modern networks?
AThey waste IP addresses due to fixed subnet sizes
BThey allow too many hosts per network
CThey do not support subnetting
DThey use variable-length subnet masks
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Understand classful addressing limitations

    Classful addressing uses fixed subnet sizes which often do not match actual network size needs.
  2. Step 2: Identify inefficiency reason

    This leads to wasted IP addresses because networks may be too large or too small for the assigned class.
  3. Final Answer:

    They waste IP addresses due to fixed subnet sizes -> Option A
  4. Quick Check:

    Fixed subnet sizes cause inefficiency [OK]
Quick Trick: Fixed subnet sizes cause IP waste in classful addressing [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Thinking classful disallows subnetting
  • Believing classful uses variable masks
  • Assuming too many hosts is the problem

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