Question

question 15 1 pts how can you determine the manufacturer of a nic based on the mac address? the first 24 bits, known as the organizationally unique identifier, identify the manufacturer. the middle 24 bits, known as the organization universal identifier, identify the manufacturer. the last 24 bits, known as the organizationally unique identifier, identify the manufacturer. the first 12 bits and last 12 bits combined are known as the organizationally unique identifier.

Explanation:

A MAC - address has 48 bits. The first 24 bits are the OUI (Organizationally Unique Identifier) which is assigned to manufacturers by the IEEE. This OUI uniquely identifies the manufacturer of a NIC.

Answer:

The first 24 bits, known as the Organizationally Unique Identifier, identify the manufacturer.