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Which of the following is the correct format of an IPv6 address?

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Intro to Computing - How the Internet Works
Which of the following is the correct format of an IPv6 address?
A192.168.1.1
B2001:0db8:85a3:0000:0000:8a2e:0370:7334
C255.255.255.0
Dexample.com
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Recognize IPv6 format

    IPv6 addresses use eight groups of four hexadecimal digits separated by colons.

  2. Step 2: Compare options

    2001:0db8:85a3:0000:0000:8a2e:0370:7334 matches IPv6 format; 192.168.1.1 and 255.255.255.0 are IPv4 formats; example.com is a domain name.

  3. Final Answer:

    2001:0db8:85a3:0000:0000:8a2e:0370:7334 -> Option B

  4. Quick Check:

    IPv6 = colon-separated hex groups [OK]
Quick Trick: IPv6 uses colons and hex digits, IPv4 uses dots [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Confusing IPv4 with IPv6 format
  • Choosing domain name as IP address
  • Mixing subnet mask with IP address

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