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A network contains several hosts. Explain how the network identifier and host identifier parts can be used to distinguish those hosts and their network.
Model answer
What a good answer should say
- The network identifier part indicates which network the hosts belong to.
- For hosts on the same network, this part is shared.
- The host identifier part distinguishes each individual host within that network, so the combination of the two parts identifies both the network and a particular host on it.
Explanation
Why this works
The response should link the two parts rather than merely list them. The network identifier groups hosts by network, while the host identifier differentiates hosts within that group.
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