The address resolution protocol (ARP) is used for
(A) Finding the IP address from the DNS
(B) Finding the IP address of the default gateway
(C) Finding the IP address that corresponds to a MAC address
(D) Finding the MAC address that corresponds to an IP address
Answer: (D)
Explanation: Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) is a protocol for mapping an Internet Protocol address (IP address) to a physical machine address that is recognized in the local network. It is a low-level network protocol for translating network layer addresses into link layer addresses.
So, option (D) is correct.
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