220-1101 · Question #490
Which of the following is the purpose of an IPv4 gateway?
The correct answer is D. To route traffic to the next network. An IPv4 gateway is a device that connects two or more networks and forwards packets based on their destination IP addresses. It acts as an intermediary between a host and the rest of the internet, allowing communication across different networks. A gateway does not distribute IP
Question
Which of the following is the purpose of an IPv4 gateway?
Options
- ATo distribute IP addresses
- BTo generate ARP traffic
- CTo assign APIPA addresses
- DTo route traffic to the next network
How the community answered
(55 responses)- A2% (1)
- B4% (2)
- C2% (1)
- D93% (51)
Explanation
An IPv4 gateway is a device that connects two or more networks and forwards packets based on their destination IP addresses. It acts as an intermediary between a host and the rest of the internet, allowing communication across different networks. A gateway does not distribute IP addresses, generate ARP traffic, or assign APIPA addresses, as these are functions of other network components.
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