# 210-250 — Question 427

**Type:** multiple_choice
**Topics:** topic_1

## Question

What determines the class of an IP address?

## Correct Answer

_See scenario._

## Explanation

The answer should be the first octet of the IP address, so MSB, meaning the first eight bits of the ip address would determine which class the IP address belongs to.

**Reference:** examtopics_top_comment

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