Systems Security Certified Practitioner – SSCP – Question0991

How long are IPv4 addresses?

A.
32 bits long.
B. 64 bits long.
C. 128 bits long.
D. 16 bits long.

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

IPv4 addresses are currently 32 bits long. IPv6 addresses are 128 bits long. Source: KRUTZ, Ronald L. & VINES, Russel D., The CISSP Prep Guide: Mastering the Ten Domains of Computer Security, 2001, John Wiley & Sons, Page 87.