4A0-100 · Question #384
What is the sequence of messages that must be exchanged between a DHCP client and a server for the client to receive an IP address?
The correct answer is A. Discover, Offer, Request, Acknowledgement. The DHCP client/server exchange follows a specific four-step sequence known as DORA: Discover - Client broadcasts to find available DHCP servers. Offer - DHCP server responds with an IP address offer. Request - Client requests the offered IP. Acknowledgement - Server confirms…
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What is the sequence of messages that must be exchanged between a DHCP client and a server for the client to receive an IP address?
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- ADiscover, Offer, Request, Acknowledgement
- BRequest, Offer, Discover, Acknowledgement
- CDiscover, Acknowledgement, Request, Offer
- DRequest, Acknowledgement, Discover, Offer
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(44 responses)- A77% (34)
- B14% (6)
- C2% (1)
- D7% (3)
Explanation
The DHCP client/server exchange follows a specific four-step sequence known as DORA: Discover - Client broadcasts to find available DHCP servers. Offer - DHCP server responds with an IP address offer. Request - Client requests the offered IP. Acknowledgement - Server confirms the lease. This ensures dynamic IP configuration and is used in enterprise and home networks.
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