220-801 Question #370: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is B: 169.254.x.x. APIPA (Automatic Private IP Addressing) is a feature in Windows that automatically assigns an IP address in the 169.254.0.0/16 range (169.254.0.1 through 169.254.255.254) when a device cannot reach a DHCP server. This allows limited local communication but no internet access. The

Question

Which of the following is an APIPA address?

Options

A10.10.x.x
B169.254.x.x
C192.168.x.x
D255.x.x.x

Explanation

APIPA (Automatic Private IP Addressing) is a feature in Windows that automatically assigns an IP address in the 169.254.0.0/16 range (169.254.0.1 through 169.254.255.254) when a device cannot reach a DHCP server. This allows limited local communication but no internet access. The 10.x.x.x range is a Class A private address range. The 192.168.x.x range is a Class C private address range commonly used in home networks. The 255.x.x.x range is associated with subnet masks and broadcast addresses. Seeing a 169.254.x.x address is a strong indicator that the device failed to obtain an address from a DHCP server.

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