A network host with an IP address of 192.168.10.200 wants to send a message to a destination computer with an assigned IP address of 192.168.10.100.
Which of the following will the sending host use to determine whether the destination computer is on its own network or another network?
A) DHCP server
B) Default gateway address
C) Subnet mask
D) DNS server

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The subnet mask is used by a host to determine whether another IP address is on its own local network or on a remote network. By comparing its own IP address and subnet mask with the destination IP address, the host can determine if the destination is within the same subnet (local network) or if it needs to send the packet to a router (default gateway) to reach a different network.

A Network Host with an IP Address of 192