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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Which of the following IPv6 address types is a single address that can be assigned to multiple interfaces?
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- AUnicast
- BMulticast
- CLoopback
- DAnycast
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- D90% (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.
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.
A Multicast address identifies a group of interfaces, and packets sent to a Multicast address are delivered to all members of that group.
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.
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
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