DHCP Message Fields Quiz

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Which of the following is NOT typically included in an IP configuration?

IP address of the default gateway

The client's MAC address (correct)

Subnet mask of the proposed IP address

IP address for the client

When a DHCP server broadcasts a DHCPOFFER message, what information does it include?

The host's IP address

The host's MAC address (correct)

The host's default gateway address

The host's subnet mask

How does a host know if a DHCPOFFER message is intended for it?

It checks the DHCP server address to see if it matches the one it contacted

It checks the subnet mask to see if it matches the one it requested

It checks the client ID field for the IP address it requested

It checks the client ID field for its own MAC address (correct)

What happens if a host receives multiple DHCPOFFER messages?

The host accepts only one and sends a DHCPREQUEST to the corresponding server Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT part of a typical IP configuration?

MAC address Signup and view all the answers

How does a host identify that a DHCPOFFER message is not intended for it?

It checks the client ID field for the MAC address of another host Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'Client IP Address' field in a DHCP message specify?

The current IP address of the client, if any Signup and view all the answers

Which field in a DHCP message specifies the IP address of the default gateway for the client?

Gateway IP Address Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'Options' field in a DHCP message contain?

Various optional configuration information for the client device Signup and view all the answers

Which command is used to install Network Manager on Fedora 37?

dnf install NetworkManager Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'Flags' field in a DHCP message?

To specify various options for the DHCP message Signup and view all the answers

How can you configure a network interface on Fedora 37 using the command-line interface (CLI)?

Using the 'nmtui' command Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of DHCP in a network?

To automate the process of assigning IP addresses and network configurations Signup and view all the answers

What does automation mean in the context of DHCP?

Tasks are performed by the DHCP server without human intervention Signup and view all the answers

What does a device do when it connects to a network with DHCP enabled?

Sends a broadcast message requesting IP address information Signup and view all the answers

How does DHCP help in reducing errors in large networks?

By centrally managing and configuring network settings Signup and view all the answers

Which action does the DHCP server perform when it receives a broadcast message from a device?

Assigns the device an IP address and other network configurations Signup and view all the answers

What role does DHCP play in improving network security?

Centrally managing and configuring network settings to reduce vulnerabilities Signup and view all the answers