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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
True or False:IPv6 Header is the same size as the IPv4 Header
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -IPv6 header is only twice as bigger than IPv4 provided the fact that IPv6 address is four times longer.

Detailed explanation-2: -Header Length: The header length of 20 bytes in IPv4 whereas the header length is 40 bytes in IPv6.

Detailed explanation-3: -The fixed header starts an IPv6 packet and has a size of 40 octets (320 bits).

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