CompTIA ITF+ (FC0-U61) — Question 20

A technician has been asked to assign an IP address to a new desktop computer. Which of the following is a valid IP address the technician should assign?

Answer options

• A. 127.0.0.1
• B. 172.16.2.189
• C. 192.168.257.1
• D. 255.255.255.0

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, 172.16.2.189, as it falls within the private IP address range and adheres to the standard IPv4 format. Option A, 127.0.0.1, is a loopback address, while option C, 192.168.257.1, is invalid due to the octet exceeding 255. Option D, 255.255.255.0, is a subnet mask rather than a valid assignable IP address.