What is the main purpose of the ARP (Address Resolution Protocol)?

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A Mapping an IP address to a physical MAC address.
B Mapping a URL to an IP address.
C Managing traffic congestion.
D Transferring files securely.

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Answer: A. Mapping an IP address to a physical MAC address.

Answer: a) Mapping an IP address to a physical MAC address.
Explanation: ARP is crucial for mapping high-level logical IP addresses to low-level physical MAC addresses required for data transmission on local networks

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