SK0-003 · Question #362
Which switch should be used with the ipconfig command if an administrator wants to test the functionality of a DHCP server?
The correct answer is A. /renew. To test the functionality of a DHCP server, an administrator should use the ipconfig /renew command, which forces the client to request a new IP address lease from the DHCP server.
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Which switch should be used with the ipconfig command if an administrator wants to test the functionality of a DHCP server?
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- A/renew
- B/flushdns
- C/release
- D/all
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Why each option
To test the functionality of a DHCP server, an administrator should use the ipconfig /renew command, which forces the client to request a new IP address lease from the DHCP server.
The ipconfig /renew command forces a client to request a new IP address lease from the DHCP server, making it an effective way to test if the DHCP server is operational and can assign addresses.
The ipconfig /flushdns command clears the DNS resolver cache and does not interact with the DHCP server for address assignment.
The ipconfig /release command releases the current IP address lease back to the DHCP server, but it does not test the server's ability to assign a new one without a subsequent renew.
The ipconfig /all command displays detailed TCP/IP configuration information but does not perform any action to interact with or test the DHCP server's functionality.
Concept tested: Using ipconfig to test DHCP server functionality
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/ipconfig
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