Jasper Was Given the IP Address of 10

question 2

Multiple Choice

Jasper was given the IP address of 10.17.101.120/15 for the virtual machine he is to create along with the default gateway of 10.0.0.1. He enters the IP address correctly along with the subnet mask 255.254.0.0. However, the virtual machine doesn't appear to be able to communicate with the Internet when he tries to ping a popular domain name. Which of the following might be the reason why?

• A) The subnet mask is incorrect.
• B) There is no route in the routing table.
• C) The firewall is blocking the traffic.
• D) The default gateway is incorrect.

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Definitions:

Placebo Effect

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Physician

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Nocebo

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