FC0-U71 Tech Concepts and Terminology Practice Question
A technician is troubleshooting a network issue and needs to view the MAC address of a device. Which notational system is the MAC address most likely represented in?
Answer choices
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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Hexadecimal
MAC addresses are typically represented in hexadecimal (base-16) format, e.g., 00:1A:2B:3C:4D:5E.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Octal
Why it's wrong here
Octal is not used for MAC addresses.
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Decimal
Why it's wrong here
MAC addresses are not decimal.
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Binary
Why it's wrong here
MAC addresses are not commonly shown in binary.
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Hexadecimal
Why this is correct
Correct.
Quick reference
Access Control Model Comparison
| Model | Acronym | Who Controls Access? | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discretionary Access Control | DAC | Resource owner | Small teams, file shares |
| Mandatory Access Control | MAC | System / security labels | Classified govt / military |
| Role-Based Access Control | RBAC | Administrator (via roles) | Enterprise environments |
| Attribute-Based Access Control | ABAC | Policy engine (user + resource attributes) | Fine-grained, dynamic policies |
| Rule-Based Access Control | RuBAC | System rules / ACLs | Firewall rules, network ACLs |
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