On Jul 7, 2012, at 6:03 PM, Randy <randy_94108@yahoo.com> wrote:
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"When a number received in an IP packet is presented in network byte order, and the host architecture is big endian, what must be done to convert the number into host byte order?" (one word answer)
My response would be to have a field-day with HR talking about MSB and LSB. Certainly wouldn't be a one-word answer. So HR disqualifies me?
"What's the problem with using 255.255.255.247 as a subnet mask if you want to make a LAN subnet with 12 hosts?" (5 word answer)
My response would be: Discontiguous subnet masks were allowed in the pre-CIDR era. If you so desire, give me about 2 hours since I do not have a scientific calculator handy; and I will get back to you with the complete-list.
Definitely not 5 words as required from the HR stand point. So I get disqualified again!
./Randy
Oh, come on, 247 decimal is 0xf7... A single zero bit in the mask isn't enough for 12 hosts no matter where it is. If you need a scientific calculator and 2 hours for that, HR is right. Matthew Kaufman Sent from my iPad