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What are two functions of DHCP servers? (Choose two.)
The correct answer is C. support centralized IP management D. assign dynamic IP configurations to hosts in a network. DHCP servers centralize IP management and dynamically assign IP configurations to hosts within a network.
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
How the community answered
(64 responses)- A3% (2)
- B5% (3)
- C91% (58)
- E2% (1)
Why each option
DHCP servers centralize IP management and dynamically assign IP configurations to hosts within a network.
DHCP servers *receive* DHCPDISCOVER messages from clients; clients are the ones that initiate the process by issuing DHCPDISCOVER messages.
DHCP servers *send* DHCPOFFER messages in response to client DHCPDISCOVER messages, offering an available IP address, rather than responding to DHCPOFFER requests.
DHCP servers provide centralized IP address management, allowing administrators to configure and control IP address pools, lease durations, and other network parameters from a single point for efficient network administration.
DHCP servers dynamically assign IP configurations, including IP addresses, subnet masks, default gateways, and DNS server addresses, to client hosts, automating the configuration process and reducing manual errors.
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
Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/ios-xml/ios/ipaddr_dhcp/configuration/15-mt/dhcp-15-mt-book/dhcp-overview.html
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