TEZPUR 2025 — Computer PYQ
TEZPUR | Computer | 2025What is the size of an IPv6 address?
Choose the correct answer:
- A.
32 bits
- B.
64 bits
- C.
128 bits
(Correct Answer) - D.
256 bits
128 bits
Explanation
In computer networking, the Internet Protocol (IP) defines the rules for how data packets are addressed and routed. IPv6 (Internet Protocol version 6) was developed to replace IPv4, primarily because the older 32-bit system was running out of unique addresses.
IPv4 Address Size: 32 bits.
IPv6 Address Size: 128 bits.
We can represent the relationship between the address versions and their sizes (S) mathematically:
SIPv4=32 bits
SIPv6=128 bits
Explanation
In computer networking, the Internet Protocol (IP) defines the rules for how data packets are addressed and routed. IPv6 (Internet Protocol version 6) was developed to replace IPv4, primarily because the older 32-bit system was running out of unique addresses.
IPv4 Address Size: 32 bits.
IPv6 Address Size: 128 bits.
We can represent the relationship between the address versions and their sizes (S) mathematically:
SIPv4=32 bits
SIPv6=128 bits