FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

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The unique, burned-into read-only memory address of a network interface.
A
Physical Address
B
Logical Address
C
Default Address Class
D
Registered Jack 11 (RJ-11) Interface
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The unique, burned-into read-only memory address of a network interface. This is also called the media access control address, or MAC address. MAC addresses are burned into the read-only memory of every single network interface, such as wireless network adapters and network interface cards.

Detailed explanation-2: -The MAC address is a device’s physical address, which uniquely identifies it on a specific network. MAC is short for Media Access Control and is also referred to as a hardware address, physical address, or burned-in address (BIA).

Detailed explanation-3: -A Media Access Control (MAC) address is the unique hardware identifier of a NIC (Network Interface Card). A MAC address consists of two parts. The Block ID is the first six characters of a MAC address. The Device ID is the remaining six characters.

Detailed explanation-4: -In a star topology, computers aren’t connected to one another but are all connected to a central hub or switch.

Detailed explanation-5: -What is a MAC address? A 48-bit (6-byte) number hard-coded on the card by its manufacturer that is unique for that device, whether it’s a network card, network port on a motherboard, onboard wireless, or wireless NIC.

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