JAMIA 2026 — Computer PYQ
JAMIA | Computer | 2026Which of the following should be an invalid IP address in IPv4?
Choose the correct answer:
- A.
169.254.0.1
- B.
172.31.255.253
- C.
169.254.254.254
- D.
172.260.255.253
(Correct Answer)
172.260.255.253
Explanation
Correct Answer: (d) 172.260.255.253
Detailed Explanation
As seen in image_8d559a.png, the objective is to determine which option does not conform to the rules of a standard IPv4 address configuration.
IPv4 Structure: An Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4) address consists of 32 bits structured into four 8-bit blocks called octets, separated by dots (dotted-decimal notation).
The Mathematical Constraint: Since each octet contains exactly 8 bits, the numeric value for any individual octet can only range from a minimum of 0 to a maximum of 28−1, which translates mathematically to:
Valid Octet Range=[0,255]
Why Option (d) is Invalid: Looking closely at the address 172.260.255.253, the second octet value is 260. Because 260 > 255, it is mathematically impossible to represent this number within an 8-bit binary limit, making it a completely invalid IPv4 address.
