The ____ uses a directed broadcast message to obtain the MAC address for a given IP address.
A)ARP
B)DNS
C)SNMP
D)SMTP

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ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) is used to map IP addresses to MAC addresses on a local network. It sends a broadcast message to all devices on the network to obtain the MAC address for a given IP address. DNS (Domain Name System) is used to map domain names to IP addresses, SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is used for network management, and SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is used for sending email. None of these protocols are used for obtaining the MAC address for a given IP address.

The ____ Uses a Directed Broadcast Message to Obtain the MAC