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SSCP Question #1063: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is B: BootP. BootP was developed as a simple mechanism for allowing simple network terminals to load their operating system from a server over the LAN. Over time, it has expanded to allow centralized configuration of many aspects of a host's identity and behavior on the network. Note that DHC

Submitted by jordan8· Apr 18, 2026Network and Communications Security

Question

Which of the following was developed as a simple mechanism for allowing simple network terminals to load their operating system from a server over the LAN?

Options

  • ADHCP
  • BBootP
  • CDNS
  • DARP

Explanation

BootP was developed as a simple mechanism for allowing simple network terminals to load their operating system from a server over the LAN. Over time, it has expanded to allow centralized configuration of many aspects of a host's identity and behavior on the network. Note that DHCP, more complex, has replaced BootP over time.

Topics

#BootP#Network Protocols#Network Booting

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