Which of the following protocols is responsible for converting higher level protocol addresses to physical
network addresses?
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A.
Reverse Address Resolution Protocol (RARP)
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B.
Bootstrap Protocol (BOOTP)
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C.
Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)
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D.
Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP)
Correct Answer:
C. Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)
Explanation:
Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) is the correct protocol for this function. It serves as a vital bridge in networking by resolving logical internet layer addresses (IP addresses) into physical link layer addresses (MAC addresses). This translation is essential because, while software uses IP addresses to route data across networks, the physical hardware on a local area network (LAN) requires the unique MAC address of a destination's network interface card to deliver data packets to the correct device.
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