CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate — Question 854

What is a characteristic of private IPv4 addressing?

Answer options

• A. is used when traffic on the subnet must traverse a site-to-site VPN to an outside organization
• B. allows endpoints to communicate across public network boundaries
• C. is used on hosts that communicate only with other internal hosts
• D. reduces network complexity

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because private IPv4 addresses are designed for use within a local network, allowing communication only among internal hosts. Options A and B are incorrect as they pertain to external communication and public networks, while D does not specifically describe a characteristic of private addressing.