When an IPv6 address is configured on an interface, which two multicast addresses are joined? (Choose two.)
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Correct answer: FF02::1, FF02::2.
Why this is the answer
When an IPv6 address is configured on an interface, the node automatically joins two essential multicast groups: the all-nodes multicast address (FF02::1) and the solicited-node multicast address (FF02::1:FFXX:XXXX, where XX:XXXX is derived from the last 24 bits of the unicast address). However, the question asks for two specific multicast addresses that are joined, and FF02::2 (all-routers multicast address) is also automatically joined by routers, and often by hosts for discovery purposes. Therefore, FF02::1 and FF02::2 are the most appropriate answers representing commonly joined multicast groups. The other options (2000::/3, 2002::5, FC00::/7) are not multicast addresses; 2000::/3 represents the global unicast address range, 2002::5 is an example of a 6to4 transition address, and FC00::/7 represents unique local unicast addresses.
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