Answer:
The IP address is the internet protocol address that is basically assign to every device that is particularly connected to the network of the computer. The internet protocol is basically useful for the communication.
The main function of the IP address is that:
- Used in the location addressing
- For the network and host interface identification.
The IP address is basically distributed by the IANA ( Internet assigned number authority) and the main responsibility of the internet protocol is to distribute the IP address with the help of the RIR (Regional internet registries).