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Which of the following protocols is used by a server to assign IP addresses?
The correct answer is D. DHCP. DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is the network protocol specifically designed to automatically assign IP addresses and other network configuration parameters to devices.
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Which of the following protocols is used by a server to assign IP addresses?
Options
- ADNS
- BSMTP
- CLDAP
- DDHCP
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Why each option
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is the network protocol specifically designed to automatically assign IP addresses and other network configuration parameters to devices.
DNS (Domain Name System) resolves hostnames to IP addresses but does not assign IP addresses to devices.
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is used for sending email between mail servers and has no role in IP address assignment.
LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) is used for accessing and managing directory services such as user accounts, not for assigning IP addresses.
DHCP operates on a client-server model where a DHCP server dynamically assigns IP addresses, subnet masks, default gateways, and DNS server addresses to client devices on the network. This eliminates the need for manual static IP configuration on each device, streamlining network administration.
Concept tested: DHCP protocol function and IP address assignment
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/networking/technologies/dhcp/dhcp-top
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