Which protocol is used to resolve a MAC address from a known IP address?

Which protocol is used to resolve a MAC

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AARP
BFTP
CIMAP
DNTP

✓ Correct answer: A. ARP ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) maps a known IP address to the corresponding MAC address on a local network, enabling Layer 2 frame delivery.

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