What is a IP Address?

Correct option is C

An IP Address (Internet Protocol Address) is a unique numerical identifier assigned to each device connected to a network. It allows devices to communicate with each other over the Internet or local networks by identifying the source and destination of data packets.

• Example of an IP Address:
• IPv4: 192.168.1.1
• IPv6: 2001:0db8:85a3:0000:0000:8a2e:0370:7334

Important Key Points:

1. Purpose of an IP Address:
• Identifies devices on a network.
• Facilitates communication between devices by specifying their location on the network.
2. Types of IP Addresses:
• IPv4 (Internet Protocol version 4): Uses a 32-bit address format (e.g., 192.168.0.1).
• IPv6 (Internet Protocol version 6): Uses a 128-bit address format to accommodate more devices.
3. Dynamic vs. Static IP:
• Dynamic IP: Assigned temporarily by a DHCP server.
• Static IP: A permanent IP address manually assigned to a device.

Knowledge Booster:

1. Option A: It is the Internet Protocol
• Incorrect: The Internet Protocol is a set of rules for communication, whereas an IP address is the identifier for devices.
2. Option B: It is an internet posting address used to authenticate the networks
• Incorrect: IP addresses are not "posting addresses"; they locate devices, not authenticate them.
3. Option D: It is the same as the URL
• Incorrect:
• A URL (Uniform Resource Locator) is a web address (e.g., www.google.com) used to access resources.
• An IP address is the numeric address behind a URL.