GIAC Exam GCIA Topic 5 Question 67 Discussion

Actual exam question for GIAC's GCIA exam

Question #: 67
Topic #: 5

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Which of the following statements are true about an IPv6 network?

Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose all that apply.

AFor interoperability, IPv4 addresses use the last 32 bits of IPv6 addresses.

BIt increases the number of available IP addresses.

CIt provides improved authentication and security.

DIt uses 128-bit addresses.

EIt uses longer subnet masks than those used in IPv4.

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Suggested Answer: A, B, C, D

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Sherill

2 months ago

Wait, is this exam going to be on the internet? I heard IPv6 is for connecting your fridge to the cloud or something.

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Joaquin

25 days ago

D) It uses 128-bit addresses.

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Lizbeth

1 months ago

C) It provides improved authentication and security.

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Isaac

1 months ago

D) It uses 128-bit addresses.

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Alida

1 months ago

B) It increases the number of available IP addresses.

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Pearline

1 months ago

B) It increases the number of available IP addresses.

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Arlette

2 months ago

Hmm, I think E is correct too. Longer subnet masks mean more efficient addressing, right?

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Dacia

2 months ago

C is also true. IPv6 has better security features than IPv4.

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Lucy

23 days ago

C) It provides improved authentication and security.

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Noel

1 months ago

D) It uses 128-bit addresses.

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Kerry

2 months ago

B) It increases the number of available IP addresses.

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Meghan

3 months ago

B and D for sure. More addresses and longer addresses, that's the way to go!

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Rebbeca

2 months ago

Definitely, IPv6 is the way to go for more addresses and longer addresses.

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Fletcher

2 months ago

D) It uses 128-bit addresses.

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Denise

2 months ago

B) It increases the number of available IP addresses.

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Larue

3 months ago

I agree with Lashawn, C is true. And E is also true because IPv6 uses longer subnet masks.

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Lashawn

3 months ago

I think C is also true because IPv6 provides better security features.

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Alyce

3 months ago

B and D are true.

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Jeannetta

3 months ago

Definitely D. IPv6 uses 128-bit addresses, that's a no-brainer!

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Lai

2 months ago

C is not correct. IPv6 does not necessarily provide improved authentication and security.

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Mitsue

2 months ago

B is also true. IPv6 increases the number of available IP addresses.

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Asha

3 months ago

Yes, D is correct. IPv6 does use 128-bit addresses.

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