To obtain the actual offset from the Fragment Offset field value, you multiply by what?

To obtain the actual offset from the Fragment Offset field value, you multiply by what?

• A. 4
• B. 16
• C. 32
• D. 8

Answer: (D)

In IPv4 fragmentation, the Fragment Offset value is counted in 8-byte blocks. To get the actual offset in bytes, multiply by 8. For example, a Fragment Offset of 2 means the fragment starts 16 bytes into the original payload. This offset is measured from the start of the data portion (not the IP header) and helps reassemble the original datagram.

In IPv4 fragmentation, the Fragment Offset value is counted in 8-byte blocks. To get the actual offset in bytes, multiply by 8. For example, a Fragment Offset of 2 means the fragment starts 16 bytes into the original payload. This offset is measured from the start of the data portion (not the IP header) and helps reassemble the original datagram.