ICND1: Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (CCENT, legacy) — Question 68

Which IPv6 address does a device use for neighbor discovery?

Answer options

• A. the link-local address
• B. the multicast address
• C. the unique local address
• D. the global unicast address

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, the link-local address, as this address type is specifically used for communication within a local network segment, which is essential for neighbor discovery processes. Options B, C, and D represent other address types that serve different purposes and are not utilized for neighbor discovery.