The numerical labels assigned to specific processes running on a host to differentiate them are known as _________.
- IP Address
- MAC Address
- Port Numbers
- Subnet Mask
Port Numbers are numerical labels assigned to specific processes running on a host to differentiate them. These ports are used to direct network traffic to the appropriate applications or services running on a device.
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