FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
With reference to a MAC address tick all the answers that are true.
A
A MAC address is assigned to each Network Interface Card (NIC) or Wireless Network Interface Card (WNIC).
B
MAC addresses are dynamic.
C
Hexadecimal notation is used when assigning a MAC address.
D
The first 6 values of a MAC address identify the manufacturer of the device, while the second 6 values identify the device itself.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -The first six digits on a MAC address represent the number of the NIC | Course Hero. copy of the original frame to every other system on the network. Later networks replaced the hub with a smarter device called aswitch. Swithes filter traffic by MACaddress.

Detailed explanation-3: -1 Which statement is true about MAC addresses? MAC addresses are implemented by software.

Detailed explanation-4: -The first 3 octets of the MAC address are the OUI. So, for example, If we had a random MAC Address of A0:91:A2:01:02:03, the OUI would be A0:91:A2. The remaining 3 octets are effectively a serial number (often referred to as an extension identifier), and it’s up to the manufacturer how this part is determined.

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