Drag and Drop Question Drag and drop the functions of DHCP from the left onto any of the positions on the right Not all functions are used. Answer:

Submitted by hassan_iq· Mar 5, 2026Network Fundamentals / IP Services - Understanding the role and functions of DHCP in automatically assigning IP addressing information to network hosts, distinguishing DHCP from DNS functions.

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Drag and Drop Question Drag and drop the functions of DHCP from the left onto any of the positions on the right Not all functions are used. Answer:

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provides local control for network segments using a client-server schemeuses authoritative servers for record keepingmaintains an address poolassociates hostnames to IP addressoffers domain name server configurationreduces the administrative burden for onboarding end usersassigns IP addresses to local hosts for a configurable lease time

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DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) functions by maintaining an address pool from which it draws IP addresses, assigning those IP addresses to local hosts for a configurable lease time (after which the lease must be renewed or a new address is assigned), offering domain name server (DNS) configuration to clients as part of its option set, reducing the administrative burden for onboarding end users by automating network configuration, and providing local control for network segments using a client-server scheme where a DHCP server responds to client broadcast requests. These functions collectively define DHCP's role in automating IPv4/IPv6 address management and network parameter distribution within a local network.

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#DHCP#Network Services#IP Address Management#DNS vs DHCP

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