You have just configured a virtual machine using default options where possible and turned it on for the first time. You discover the IP address of the guest is outside the IP address range of your physical network, but is still able to communicate with the Internet. What is the explanation for the difference in IP address?
A) The network adapter for the virtual machine is operating in bridged mode, by default.
B) The network adapter for the virtual machine is using the default NAT switch option.
C) The network adapter for the virtual machine is using the host-only switch.
D) The network adapter for the virtual machine is utilizing the VMnet1 virtual switch.

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The network adapter for the virtual machine is using the default NAT (Network Address Translation) switch option, which allows the VM to share the host's IP address but assigns it a unique IP address that is different from the host's physical network. This enables the VM to communicate with the Internet through the host's connection.

You Have Just Configured a Virtual Machine Using Default Options