What is the main difference between IPv4 and IPv6 addressing?

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What is the main difference between IPv4 and IPv6 addressing?

Answer: C. IPv6 uses 128-bit addresses, while IPv4 uses 32-bit addresses

  1. A.

    IPv6 is slower than IPv4 due to large address size

  2. B.

    IPv6 supports encryption, IPv4 does not

  3. C.

    IPv6 uses 128-bit addresses, while IPv4 uses 32-bit addresses

  4. D.

    IPv4 supports only public addresses, IPv6 supports only private addresses

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Correct answer: C

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