IP addressing can be assigned in either a static or dynamic method. Which two devices would likely be assigned dynamic IP addresses? (Choose two.)

Question

Options

• Aemail server
• BIP phone network
• Cprinter
• Dpersonal laptop
• Eswitch

• A
  6% (4)
• B
  72% (46)
• C
  8% (5)
• E
  14% (9)

Explanation

IP phones (B) and personal laptops (D) are assigned dynamic IPs because they are user-facing devices that connect and disconnect frequently - DHCP automatically manages their addresses without manual configuration, which scales well across many users and locations.

Distractors explained:

• A (email server) - Servers need static IPs so clients can always find them at a consistent address; a changing IP would break mail delivery.
• C (printer) - Network printers are typically given static IPs (or DHCP reservations) so all users can reliably connect to them without reconfiguring print settings.
• E (switch) - Network infrastructure devices like switches need static IPs for stable remote management via SSH/Telnet; a dynamic address would make administration unpredictable.

Memory tip: Think "static = stays put, dynamic = drifts around." Devices that must always be found by others (servers, printers, switches) stay static; devices that find others (laptops, phones) can drift dynamically.

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