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Which of the following is the purpose of DHCP?
The correct answer is D. Ability to automate the IP schema to hosts. DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) automatically assigns IP addresses and other network configuration parameters (such as subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS server addresses) to devices on a network. This eliminates the need for manual IP configuration on each host…
Question
Which of the following is the purpose of DHCP?
Options
- AResolves host names to IP addresses
- BAssigns MAC address hosts on a network
- CResolves host names to MAC addresses
- DAbility to automate the IP schema to hosts
How the community answered
(25 responses)- A4% (1)
- B8% (2)
- D88% (22)
Explanation
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) automatically assigns IP addresses and other network configuration parameters (such as subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS server addresses) to devices on a network. This eliminates the need for manual IP configuration on each host. Resolving hostnames to IP addresses (A) is the function of DNS (Domain Name System). MAC addresses (B) are hardware-assigned at the factory and are not assigned by DHCP - DHCP uses MAC addresses to identify clients but does not assign them. Resolving hostnames to MAC addresses (C) is the function of ARP (Address Resolution Protocol). DHCP's core purpose is automating IP address assignment across the network.
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