COMPUTER NETWORKING

NETWORK LAYER

NEXT GENERATION IP

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following descriptions about IPv6 addresses are correct? (Multiple Choice)
A
IPv6 addresses are 64 bits in length.
B
IPv6 addresses are 128 bits in length.
C
IPv6 extension headers are processed randomly.
D
IPv6 extension headers are processed in order.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Unlike IPv4 options, IPv6 extension headers can be of arbitrary length. Also, the number of options that a packet carries are not limited to 40 bytes. This feature, plus the manner in which IPv6 options are processed, permits IPv6 options to be used for functions that are not practical in IPv4.

Detailed explanation-2: -The three types of IPv6 addresses are: unicast, anycast, and multicast. Unicast addresses identify a single interface.

There is 1 question to complete.