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FC0-U61 · Question #306

Which of the following IPv6 address types is a single address that can be assigned to multiple interfaces?

The correct answer is D. Anycast. An Anycast IPv6 address is a special type that can be assigned to multiple interfaces, where packets sent to it are routed to the topologically closest interface.

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Question

Which of the following IPv6 address types is a single address that can be assigned to multiple interfaces?

Options

  • AUnicast
  • BMulticast
  • CLoopback
  • DAnycast

How the community answered

(42 responses)
  • A
    5% (2)
  • B
    2% (1)
  • C
    2% (1)
  • D
    90% (38)

Why each option

An Anycast IPv6 address is a special type that can be assigned to multiple interfaces, where packets sent to it are routed to the topologically closest interface.

AUnicast

A Unicast address identifies a single network interface and is used for one-to-one communication, where packets are delivered to that specific, unique interface.

BMulticast

A Multicast address identifies a group of interfaces, and packets sent to a Multicast address are delivered to all members of that group.

CLoopback

A Loopback address (::1) is a special Unicast address used to refer to the local host itself, primarily for testing the local machine's network stack.

DAnycastCorrect

An Anycast address is a unicast address that can be assigned to multiple interfaces (typically on different nodes), but a packet sent to an Anycast address is delivered to only one of these interfaces, specifically the one that is closest in terms of routing distance.

Concept tested: IPv6 address types

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/winsock/ipv6-anycast-addresses

Topics

#IPv6#anycast#address types

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