A
To encrypt financial transactions on domestic banking networks
B
To provide a vast pool of unique 128-bit IP addresses
C
To compress digital media files for faster satellite transmission
D
To regulate domain name registries across rural districts
Correct answer: (b) To provide a vast pool of unique 128-bit IP addresses
Explanation
Option B is correct because IPv6 is a 128-bit Internet Protocol addressing system created to replace IPv4 and supply a massive pool of unique IP addresses. The other options incorrectly define the function of IPv6.
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