2.8 MAC Addresses (Video)

What does a MAC address stand for?

• Main Access Channel

• Media Authorization Control

• Machine Access Code

• Media Access Control

Which tool can you use to list device physical addresses on a network?

• Netstat Command

• Traceroute Command

• ARP-A Command

• Ping Command

What does the ARP system do?

• It maps MAC addresses to IP addresses.

• It encrypts network data.

• It assigns random MAC addresses to devices.

• It connects LANs to WANs.

What do the first six characters of a MAC address represent?

• The device's serial number

• The Organizational Unique Identifier (OUI)

• The encryption key

• The network's IP address

Why is knowing a MAC address useful?

• It helps identify the device's manufacturer.

• It allows you to connect to the internet.

• It provides encryption for your network.

• It assigns a temporary IP address to the device.