200-901 Network Fundamentals Practice Question
Which of the following is a private IPv4 address range as defined by RFC 1918?
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Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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10.0.0.0/8
The private IPv4 ranges are 10.0.0.0/8, 172.16.0.0/12, and 192.168.0.0/16. 169.254.0.0/16 is link-local (APIPA).
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192.167.0.0/16
Why it's wrong here
192.168.0.0/16 is private; 192.167.0.0 is not.
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169.254.0.0/16
Why it's wrong here
This is link-local address, not private.
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10.0.0.0/8
Why this is correct
10.0.0.0/8 is a private range.
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172.32.0.0/12
Why it's wrong here
172.16.0.0/12 is the private range; 172.32.0.0 is not.
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