200-301 Question #1367: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is C: support centralized IP management. DHCP servers centralize IP management and dynamically assign IP configurations to hosts within a network.

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Question

What are two functions of DHCP servers? (Choose two.)

Options

Aissue DHCPDISCOVER messages when added to the network
Brespond to client DHCPOFFER requests by Issuing an IP address
Csupport centralized IP management
Dassign dynamic IP configurations to hosts in a network
Eprevent users from assigning their own IP addresses to hosts

Explanation

DHCP servers centralize IP management and dynamically assign IP configurations to hosts within a network.

Common mistakes.

A. DHCP servers receive DHCPDISCOVER messages from clients; clients are the ones that initiate the process by issuing DHCPDISCOVER messages.
B. DHCP servers send DHCPOFFER messages in response to client DHCPDISCOVER messages, offering an available IP address, rather than responding to DHCPOFFER requests.
E. While DHCP aims to automate IP assignment, it doesn't prevent users from manually configuring static IP addresses, though this can lead to conflicts if the static address falls within the DHCP pool.

Concept tested. DHCP Server Functions

Reference. https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/ios-xml/ios/ipaddr_dhcp/configuration/15-mt/dhcp-15-mt-book/dhcp-overview.html

Topics

#DHCP functions#IP address assignment#Centralized IP management

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