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350-701 · Question #190

Refer to the exhibit. An organization is using DHCP Snooping within their network. A user on VLAN 41 on a new switch is complaining that an IP address is not being obtained. Which command should be co

The correct answer is D. ip dhcp snooping trust. To resolve the IP address acquisition issue with DHCP Snooping enabled, the interface connected to the legitimate DHCP server or other trusted network device must be configured as trusted.

Submitted by packet_pusher· Mar 30, 2026

Question

Refer to the exhibit. An organization is using DHCP Snooping within their network. A user on VLAN 41 on a new switch is complaining that an IP address is not being obtained. Which command should be configured on the switch interface in order to provide the user with network connectivity?

Exhibit

350-701 question #190 exhibit

Options

  • Aip dhcp snooping verify mac-address
  • Bip dhcp snooping limit 41
  • Cip dhcp snooping vlan 41
  • Dip dhcp snooping trust

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Why each option

To resolve the IP address acquisition issue with DHCP Snooping enabled, the interface connected to the legitimate DHCP server or other trusted network device must be configured as trusted.

Aip dhcp snooping verify mac-address

The `ip dhcp snooping verify mac-address` command enables MAC address verification, which is not the primary issue preventing DHCP offers from reaching the user.

Bip dhcp snooping limit 41

The `ip dhcp snooping limit` command sets a rate limit for DHCP messages on an untrusted interface, which would further restrict traffic rather than enable necessary DHCP communication.

Cip dhcp snooping vlan 41

The `ip dhcp snooping vlan 41` command enables DHCP snooping globally for a specific VLAN but does not configure the trust state of an individual interface through which the DHCP server communicates.

Dip dhcp snooping trustCorrect

DHCP snooping is a security feature that filters untrusted DHCP messages; therefore, interfaces connected to legitimate DHCP servers or to other trusted switches must be configured with `ip dhcp snooping trust` to allow DHCP offer and ACK messages to pass. Without this trust configuration, the user on VLAN 41 will not receive an IP address.

Concept tested: DHCP Snooping trusted interface configuration

Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/lan/catalyst3850/software/release/3se/security/configuration_guide/b_sec_3se_3850_cg/b_sec_3se_3850_cg_chapter_0100.html

Topics

#DHCP Snooping#Switch port security#Network troubleshooting#IP address assignment

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