220-1101 Question #668: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is B: DHCP. DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is a network service that automatically assigns IP addresses and other configuration parameters to devices that request them. DHCP simplifies the management of IP addresses and avoids conflicts and errors. An APIPA (Automatic Private IP

Hardware and network troubleshooting

Question

A user reports being unable to access the network. A help desk technician notices an APIPA on the user's workstation. Which of the following services should the technician investigate first?

Options

ARADIUS
BDHCP
CAAA
DDNS

Explanation

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is a network service that automatically assigns IP addresses and other configuration parameters to devices that request them. DHCP simplifies the management of IP addresses and avoids conflicts and errors. An APIPA (Automatic Private IP Addressing) is a feature of Windows that assigns a default IP address in the range of 169.254.x.x to a device when it cannot obtain a valid IP address from a DHCP server. An APIPA indicates that there is a problem with the DHCP service or the network connectivity between the device and the DHCP server.

Topics

#APIPA#DHCP#IP addressing#Network troubleshooting

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