The range of port 1024 to port 4999 is the usual range for ________ port numbers.
A) well-known
B) ephemeral
C) both A and B
D) neither A nor B

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The range of port 1024 to port 4999 is the usual range for ephemeral port numbers, also known as dynamic or private ports. These ports are used by client applications and are assigned dynamically by the operating system. Well-known ports, on the other hand, are in the range of 0 to 1023 and are assigned to specific services or applications. Therefore, choice B is the correct answer.

The Range of Port 1024 to Port 4999 Is the Usual