N10-005 · Question #461
If a technician does not assign an IP address to a device, the DHCP server will assign the device
The correct answer is C. dynamic IP address. A DHCP server automatically assigns a dynamic IP address from its configured address pool to any device that does not have a statically configured address.
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If a technician does not assign an IP address to a device, the DHCP server will assign the device
Options
- Astatic IP address.
- Breservation.
- Cdynamic IP address.
- DMAC address.
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(69 responses)- A1% (1)
- B1% (1)
- C93% (64)
- D4% (3)
Why each option
A DHCP server automatically assigns a dynamic IP address from its configured address pool to any device that does not have a statically configured address.
A static IP address is manually configured directly on the device by an administrator, not assigned automatically by a DHCP server.
A DHCP reservation maps a specific IP address to a device's MAC address and must be explicitly configured on the DHCP server in advance - it is not the default behavior.
When a device sends a DHCP Discover broadcast without a pre-assigned address, the DHCP server responds with an offer from its dynamic address pool and assigns a leased IP address. This dynamic assignment is the core function of DHCP and requires no manual configuration on the device.
A MAC address is a hardware identifier burned into the network interface and is not assigned by a DHCP server.
Concept tested: DHCP dynamic IP address assignment
Source: https://www.rfc-editor.org/rfc/rfc2131
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