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N10-009 · Question #596

A technician is troubleshooting a user's connectivity issues and finds that the computer's IP address was changed to 169.254.0.1. Which of the following is the most likely reason?

The correct answer is B. The computer automatically set this address because the DHCP was not available. A 169.254.x.x address indicates APIPA, which a computer assigns to itself when it cannot reach

Submitted by yuriko_h· Mar 6, 2026Network Troubleshooting

Question

A technician is troubleshooting a user's connectivity issues and finds that the computer's IP address was changed to 169.254.0.1. Which of the following is the most likely reason?

Options

  • ATwo or more computers have the same IP address in the ARP table
  • BThe computer automatically set this address because the DHCP was not available
  • CThe computer was set up to perform as an NTP server
  • DThe computer is on a VPN and is the first to obtain a different IP address in that network

How the community answered

(51 responses)
  • A
    2% (1)
  • B
    88% (45)
  • C
    2% (1)
  • D
    8% (4)

Explanation

A 169.254.x.x address indicates APIPA, which a computer assigns to itself when it cannot reach

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