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Q1A · ARP versus RARP

M2 mock B

Q1(a)+Q1(b) compulsory; choose any two of Q2/Q3/Q4 · 10 marks attempted

Question. Distinguish ARP and RARP with one use of each. [2 practice marks]

Answer

ProtocolKnownNeededUse
ARPLocal next-hop IPv4MAC/hardware addressLocal frame delivery
RARPClient hardware addressClient IPv4Historical boot-time assignment