What is the maximum number of bits that can be borrowed to create subnets if a Class B network address is being used?
A. 2
B. 6
C. 8
D. 14
E. 16
What is the maximum number of bits that can be borrowed to create subnets if a Class B network address is being used?
Some of you would almost immediately say E, but remember, if 16 bits are borrowed, how many hosts are available? 2^0-2=-1! And 2^1-2=0! With 14 borrowed, you would have 2^2-2=2 hosts per subnet.
lol…sneaky…