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Which protocol does an IPv4 host use to obtain a dynamically assigned IP address?
The correct answer is B. DHCP. An IPv4 host utilizes the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) to automatically obtain its network configuration parameters, including an IP address.
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Which protocol does an IPv4 host use to obtain a dynamically assigned IP address?
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- AARP
- BDHCP
- CCDP
- DDNS
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An IPv4 host utilizes the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) to automatically obtain its network configuration parameters, including an IP address.
ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) maps an IP address to a MAC address on a local segment, but it does not assign IP addresses to hosts.
DHCP is a client/server protocol that automatically provides an IP host with its IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, DNS server addresses, and other network configuration information, eliminating manual configuration.
Concept tested: DHCP for dynamic IP address assignment
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/networking/technologies/dhcp/dhcp-overview
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