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The correct answer is 192.168.1.1, as this is the IP address configured as the default gateway in the computer’s network settings. The default gateway is always the router interface on the same local subnet that handles traffic bound for external networks, such as the internet. When a device needs to send data to an IP address outside its own subnet, it forwards that traffic to the default gateway, which then routes it onward. On the CompTIA ITF+ FC0-U61 exam, default gateway identification often appears in exhibits showing an ipconfig output or a network diagram, testing your ability to spot the router’s IP among other addresses. A common trap is confusing the device’s own IP or DNS server with the gateway, so remember that the gateway must be on the same subnet as the host. A helpful memory tip: think of the gateway as the “exit door” for your local network—any traffic leaving the building must go through that single door.
This FC0-U61 practice question tests your understanding of it concepts and terminology. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
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?
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.
The computer itself
Why wrong: The computer is not the default gateway.
192.168.1.1
This is the default gateway IP.
255.255.255.0
Why wrong: This is the subnet mask, not a device.
192.168.1.10
Why wrong: This is the computer's own IP address.
Answer choices
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Correct answer & explanation
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).
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
The computer itself
Why it's wrong here
The computer is not the default gateway.
192.168.1.1
Why this is correct
This is the default gateway IP.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
255.255.255.0
Why it's wrong here
This is the subnet mask, not a device.
192.168.1.10
Why it's wrong here
This is the computer's own IP address.
Common exam traps
The trap here is confusing 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.
Detailed technical explanation
The default gateway is defined in the IPv4 routing table as a route with destination 0.0.0.0/0 (the default route). When a host sends a packet to an IP not in its local subnet (determined by the subnet mask and its own IP), it forwards the packet to the MAC address of the default gateway via ARP. In a home or small office network, the default gateway is typically the LAN IP of the router (e.g., 192.168.1.1), which performs Network Address Translation (NAT) to reach the internet.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
A network engineer segments a warehouse floor into three subnets: 20 scanners, 5 printers, and 2 management hosts. Picking the wrong mask wastes addresses or leaves too few usable hosts. Exam questions test whether you can apply CIDR notation, calculate block size, and identify the correct usable-host range for a given prefix.
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IT Concepts and Terminology — This question tests IT Concepts and Terminology — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
The correct answer is: 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).
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