DS0-001 · Question #65
DS0-001 Question #65: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is B: DHCP. DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is the service designed specifically to automatically assign, manage, and reclaim IP addresses on TCP/IP networks - it handles the full address lifecycle, including leasing addresses for a set duration and reclaiming them when devices di
Question
Which of the following services is responsible for assigning, managing, and reclaiming IP addresses on a TCP/IP-based network?
Options
- ADNS
- BDHCP
- CLDAP
- DSMTP
Explanation
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is the service designed specifically to automatically assign, manage, and reclaim IP addresses on TCP/IP networks - it handles the full address lifecycle, including leasing addresses for a set duration and reclaiming them when devices disconnect.
The distractors each serve entirely different purposes:
- DNS (Domain Name System) translates human-readable domain names (like
google.com) into IP addresses - it looks up addresses, it doesn't assign them. - LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) is a directory service used for authentication and storing information about users and resources, not IP management.
- SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is the protocol for sending email between servers.
Memory tip: Think of DHCP as the "network landlord" - it hands out IP address leases, collects them back when the lease expires, and keeps track of who has what. The word Dynamic in its name is a direct hint that it dynamically assigns addresses rather than requiring manual (static) configuration.
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