14. If eight bits were allocated to subletting with a Class B address, how many subnets would be possible

256 subnets

Explanation:

In networking, subnetting is used by network technicians or administrators to reduce or prevent excessive waste of IPv4 addresses. The formula for subnetting is;

Subnet = 2^number of bits borrowed

If the number of borrowed bit is = 8

Then subnet = 2^8 = 256 subnet

The previous subnet mask for the class B address is 255.255.0.0 but the new subnet mask becomes 255.255.255.0 which is equivalent to a class C address.