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N10-009 · Question #443

A network administrator is creating a subnet that will include 45 separate hosts on a small private network within a large network architecture. Which of the following options is the most efficient…

The correct answer is C. 10.152.4.192/26. A /26 subnet offers 62 usable addresses - enough for 45 hosts - with the least address waste compared to the larger /25.

Submitted by valeria.br· Mar 6, 2026Network Implementation

Question

A network administrator is creating a subnet that will include 45 separate hosts on a small private network within a large network architecture. Which of the following options is the most efficient use of network addresses when assigning this network?

Options

  • A10.0.50.128/25
  • B10.7.142.128/27
  • C10.152.4.192/26
  • D10.192.1.64/28

How the community answered

(22 responses)
  • A
    5% (1)
  • B
    5% (1)
  • C
    77% (17)
  • D
    14% (3)

Explanation

A /26 subnet offers 62 usable addresses - enough for 45 hosts - with the least address waste compared to the larger /25.

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