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What is based on the Bootstrap Protocol (BOOTP) and provides the framework for passing configuration information to hosts on a TCP/IP network?
The correct answer is B. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). dhcp-xe-16-12-asr920/b-dhcp-xe-16-11-asr920_chapter_00.pdf The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is based on the Bootstrap Protocol (BOOTP), which provides the framework for passing configuration information to hosts on a TCP/IP network. DHCP adds the capability to…
Question
What is based on the Bootstrap Protocol (BOOTP) and provides the framework for passing configuration information to hosts on a TCP/IP network?
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- ADomain Name System (DNS)
- BDynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
- CCisco Discovery Protocol
- DNetwork Time Protocol (NTP)
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(40 responses)- A3% (1)
- B78% (31)
- C8% (3)
- D13% (5)
Explanation
dhcp-xe-16-12-asr920/b-dhcp-xe-16-11-asr920_chapter_00.pdf The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is based on the Bootstrap Protocol (BOOTP), which provides the framework for passing configuration information to hosts on a TCP/IP network. DHCP adds the capability to automatically allocate reusable network addresses and configuration options to Internet hosts.
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Nina C.Jun 26, 2026The answer is B, DHCP. DHCP is literally built on top of BOOTP and extends it to dynamically hand out IP addresses and other config details like subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS server to hosts on a TCP/IP network, which is exactly what the question is describing.
Lena V.Jun 14, 2026DHCP is the answer, and this one should be a freebie if you have spent any time with networking fundamentals. BOOTP was the predecessor, and DHCP is literally defined in RFC 2131 as an extension of BOOTP, so the question is testing whether you know that lineage. The distractor they want you to second-guess yourself on is DNS, because DNS also "passes information" to hosts, but DNS resolves names to addresses, it does not handle host configuration like IP assignment, subnet mask, default gateway, or lease time. NTP and CDP are not even close, so if those tempted you at all, go back and review your protocol basics before exam day.
Prof. SaraJun 17, 2026Solid breakdown, and worth nailing the mnemonic too: DORA (Discover, Offer, Request, Acknowledge) is how DHCP hands off that configuration, and if you know those four steps cold you will never confuse it with DNS or NTP again.
Priscilla G.Jun 26, 2026Blueprint sub-domain: IP Services, specifically address assignment and host configuration. Memory hook: BOOTP is the parent, DHCP is the evolved child that added dynamic lease assignment on top of the same UDP port 67/68 framework. The correct answer is B. DHCP is directly built on BOOTP, extending it with dynamic address leasing and options fields that allow a server to push configuration like default gateway, subnet mask, and DNS server addresses to any host that requests them.
Viktor S.Jun 25, 2026DHCP literally evolved from BOOTP, so why do you think DNS handles host config?
Prof. SaraJun 26, 2026Which BOOTP successor dynamically assigns and reclaims IP addresses?
Nina C.Jun 28, 2026DHCP is the answer, and the "reclaims" part is worth underlining since leases expire automatically, which is what actually separates it from BOOTP giving out addresses with no expiration.