A network administrator has subnetted the 172.16.0.0 network using a subnet mask of 255.255.255.192. A duplicate IP address of 172.16.2.120 has accidentally been configured on a workstation in the network. The technician on the plant floor must assign this workstation a new IP address within that same subnetwork. Which address should be assigned to the workstation?
A) 172.16.1.80
B) 172.16.2.80
C) 172.16.1.64
D) 172.16.2.64
E) 172.16.2.127
F) 172.16.2.128

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The subnet mask 255.255.255.192 allows for subnets with a range of 64 addresses. The subnet containing 172.16.2.120 ranges from 172.16.2.64 to 172.16.2.127. The address 172.16.2.80 falls within this range and is not a network or broadcast address, making it a valid choice.

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