Step-by-step explanation:
IPv4 addressing uses a 32-bit address space, which consists of certain standard elements. However, instead of listing the components that are NOT used in IPv4 addressing, I'd like to inform you about the key components that are used, which are:
1. Dotted-decimal notation: IPv4 addresses are often represented in dotted-decimal notation, where each byte of the address is written in decimal form and separated by a period (e.g., 192.0.2.1).
2. Network ID: A part of the IP address that represents the network to which a host belongs. The network ID is defined by the subnet mask.
3. Host ID: A part of the IP address that represents a specific host within a network. The host ID must be unique within the same network.
4. Subnet mask: A 32-bit value that allows routers to determine the network portion and the host portion of an IPv4 address (e.g., 255.255.255.0).
5. Network classes: IPv4 addresses are divided into five classes (A, B, C, D, and E) based on the first few bits of the address, intended for different sizes of networks and specific purposes.
Any elements that do not fit within the above-mentioned concepts are likely NOT used in IPv4 addressing.