Which of the following protocols enables the sending node to obtain the MAC addresses of the intended recipient before packets are sent?
A)SNMP
B)DHCP
C)ARP
D)SMTP

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ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) enables the sending node to obtain the MAC (Media Access Control) address of the intended recipient before packets are sent. The ARP protocol is used to map an IP (Internet Protocol) address to a MAC address. SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is used for network management, DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is used for automatic IP address assignment, and SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is used for email transmission.

Which of the Following Protocols Enables the Sending Node to Obtain