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FC0-U71 Practice Question: Based on the exhibit, which device is the default…
Exhibit
Refer to the exhibit. The following is output from a command: IPv4 Address: 192.168.1.10, Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0, Default Gateway: 192.168.1.1.
Based on the exhibit, which device is the default gateway?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many exam-takers confuse the subnet mask (255.255.255.0) or another host IP (192.168.1.10) with the default gateway, as candidates often misidentify the gateway as any IP in the same subnet rather than the specific router interface.
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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.
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192.168.1.1
The default gateway is the IP address of the router that connects the local network to other networks. In the exhibit, the computer's IP configuration shows a default gateway of 192.168.1.1, which is the router's interface on the same subnet. This address is used by the computer to send traffic destined for IP addresses outside its own subnet (e.g., the internet).
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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The computer itself
Why it's wrong here
The computer is not the default gateway.
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192.168.1.1
Why this is correct
This is the default gateway IP.
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255.255.255.0
Why it's wrong here
This is the subnet mask, not a device.
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192.168.1.10
Why it's wrong here
This is the computer's own IP address.
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