A network administrator needs to create a network for 4,000 devices while conserving address space. Which of the following subnet masks should be used on this network?
A) 255.254.0.0
B) 255.255.224.0
C) 255.255.240.0
D) 255.255.248.0
E) 255.255.255.240

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A subnet mask of 255.255.240.0 provides 4,096 addresses (2^12), which is sufficient for 4,000 devices while conserving address space.

A Network Administrator Needs to Create a Network for 4,000