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Q: What is the maximum number of IP addresses that can be assigned to hosts on a local subnet that uses the 255.255.255.224 subnet mask?

  • 1
    15
  • 2
    16
  • 3
    30
  • 4
    31
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Answer : 3. "30"
Explanation :

Answer: C) 30 Explanation: A/27 (255.255.255.224) is 3 bits on and 5 bits off. This provides 8 subnets, each with 30 hosts. Does it matter if this mask is used with a Class A, B, or C network address? Not at all. The number of host bits would never change.

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