Consider the following configuration.
Computer "A"
                  IP address:           172.16.100.100
                  Subnet mask:      255.255.0.0
Computer "B"
                  IP address:           172.16.200.200
                  Subnet mask:      /16
What should be done to allow these computers to send and receive data to and from each other?
A) Nothing needs to be changed.
B) Delete the subnet mask from each computer.
C) A router must be configured and placed between the two computers.
D) Remove the hub between the two computers and replace it with a switch.

Question

Consider the following configuration.
Computer "A"
                  IP address:           172.16.100.100
                  Subnet mask:      255.255.0.0
Computer "B"
                  IP address:           172.16.200.200
                  Subnet mask:      /16
What should be done to allow these computers to send and receive data to and from each other?
A) Nothing needs to be changed.
B) Delete the subnet mask from each computer.
C) A router must be configured and placed between the two computers.
D) Remove the hub between the two computers and replace it with a switch.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Both computers are in the same subnet (172.16.0.0/16), so they can communicate directly without any changes.

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