What is a subnet mask, and how is it used??

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?A subnet mask is a 32-bit number that helps one computer find another. The 32 bits are used to indicate what portion of an IP address is the network portion and what part is the host portion. Using this information, a computer can know if a remote computer with a given IP address is on its own or a different network.

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Individual namespace members can be accessed without a namespace qualifier:

a. If the using namespace all; directive is included at the beginning of the file. b. At any time. c. Only if the namespace is declared inside of main. d. If the individual member is mentioned in a using namespace::namespacemember declaration.

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The selection and rearrangement of text on a page is referred to as ________

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Animation that emphasizes an object or text that is already displayed

A) Exit effect B) Entrance effect C) Emphasis effect

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A list of sources consulted by an author in his or her work.

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