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220-1101 · Question #311
220-1101 Question #311: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is B: DHCP. DHCP dynamically assigns IP addresses and other network configuration parameters to client devices on a network.
Networking
Question
Which of the following provides a client device with an IP address?
Options
- ADNS
- BDHCP
- CIPSec
- DSMB
Explanation
DHCP dynamically assigns IP addresses and other network configuration parameters to client devices on a network.
Common mistakes.
- A. DNS (Domain Name System) resolves human-readable domain names into IP addresses, but it does not assign IP addresses to client devices.
- C. IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) is a suite of protocols used to secure IP communications by authenticating and encrypting each IP packet, but it does not assign IP addresses.
- D. SMB (Server Message Block) is a network file sharing protocol used for providing shared access to files, printers, and serial ports, but it does not assign IP addresses.
Concept tested. DHCP IP address assignment
Reference. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/networking/technologies/dhcp/dhcp-top
Topics
#DHCP#IP addressing#Network protocols#Client configuration
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