Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Practice Exam

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What is the category of the IPv6 address starting with FE80::/10?

Global Unicast
Link-Local Unicast
Unique Local Address
Multicast

The correct answer is: Link-Local Unicast

The IPv6 address that starts with FE80::/10 falls into the category of Link-Local Unicast addresses. These addresses are specifically designed for communication within a single local network segment. Link-Local addresses are automatically configured on all IPv6-enabled interfaces and are used for various types of communication, including neighbor discovery and for protocols that do not require routing beyond the local link. The FE80::/10 prefix indicates that the address is a Link-Local Unicast address, which is confined to a particular network segment and cannot be routed beyond its local subnet. This addressing scheme ensures that devices on the same local network can communicate with each other without requiring a Global Unicast address or needing routers to facilitate their communication.