Which statement correctly distinguishes between a MAC address and an IP address?

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A MAC (Media Access Control) address uniquely identifies a device’s network interface card at the data link layer, while an IP address identifies a device’s logical position in a network. MAC addresses are fixed by hardware manufacturers; IP addresses can change dynamically through DHCP.

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