How does a MAC address fundamentally differ from an IP address in computer networking?

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A A MAC address is physically burned into the NIC by the manufacturer, whereas an IP address is a logical address assigned based on the network connection.
B A MAC address is used for routing packets across the global internet, while an IP address is only used within a local room.
C A MAC address is 128 bits long, whereas an IPv4 address is 48 bits long.

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Answer: A. A MAC address is physically burned into the NIC by the manufacturer, whereas an IP address is a logical address assigned based on the network connection.

• Answer: A
• Explanation: MAC addresses are 48-bit physical identifiers (Layer 2) unique to the hardware device. IP addresses are logical identifiers (Layer 3) that change depending on which network the device connects to.

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