Question

Which of the following is the valid host range for the subnet on which the IP address resides? Option 1: All possible IP addresses

Option 2: The specific subnet to which the IP address belongs
Option 3: The entire network
Option 4: The local host on which the IP address is assigned

Answer 1

The valid host range for a subnet to which an IP address belongs is the set of usable IP addresses within the same subnet, excluding the network and broadcast addresses.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question asks about the valid host range for the subnet on which a given IP address resides. Among the options provided, Option 2: The specific subnet to which the IP address belongs is the correct answer. The valid host range is the set of IP addresses that are usable for devices on the same subnet. It does not include the network address or the broadcast address of the subnet.

For example, if we have the subnet 192.168.1.0/24, the network address is 192.168.1.0 and the broadcast address is 192.168.1.255. Therefore, the valid host range would be from 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.254, as these are the addresses that can be assigned to hosts (computers, printers, etc.) within this subnet.