DHCP Server Configuration Quiz

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When does the device attempt to renew its IP address during the DHCP lease process?

After the T2 timer has completed 50% of the lease time

After the T2 timer has expired

After the T1 timer has completed 50% of the lease time (correct)

At the beginning of the lease period

What happens if the original DHCP server is no longer available during the second lease process?

The device reverts to a static IP address

The device renews its IP address with the same DHCP server

The lease time is extended automatically

The device attempts to contact a redundant DHCP server (correct)

When does the rebinding period occur in the DHCP lease process?

After the T1 timer has expired

At the beginning of the lease period

After the T2 timer has expired (correct)

After the T2 timer has completed 50% of the lease time

What triggers the restart of the timer during the DHCP lease process?

Renewal of IP address with a redundant DHCP server Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the configuration settings needed inside the DHCP server?

IP address range Signup and view all the answers

Which setting determines how long a workstation can hold on to the same IP address?

Lease duration Signup and view all the answers

What does the DHCP server use to assign an IP address to a device?

Available address from a pool Signup and view all the answers

What is usually a very large contiguous range of IP addresses used for DHCP?

/24 subnet pool Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of IP reservations in a DHCP server?

To ensure a specific device gets the same IP address Signup and view all the answers

What do lease times determine in a DHCP server?

How long a device keeps an IP address before checking in with the DHCP server Signup and view all the answers

Which function does the T1 timer serve in a DHCP server?

Checks in with the DHCP server halfway through the lease time to renew the lease Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of scope options in a DHCP server?

To allocate IP addresses for specific network functions Signup and view all the answers

How do home or small office DHCP servers differ from others?

They are embedded on routers with different configuration values Signup and view all the answers

What can a DHCP server set aside using reservations or exclusions?

Specific devices to receive the same IP address every time Signup and view all the answers

In what circumstance does the T2 timer come into play?

When devices need to rebind with another DHCP server after attempting to renew Signup and view all the answers

What do address leases show in a DHCP server?

Previously assigned IP addresses Signup and view all the answers

What type of IP addresses does DHCP assign based on MAC address?

Static, permanent ones Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a DHCP server in assigning IP addresses?

To assign dynamic, temporary or static, permanent ones based on MAC address Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes temporary and permanent IP addresses in a DHCP server?

The timeframe devices keep an IP address before checking in with the DHCP server Signup and view all the answers

What does a Windows Server device specify for assignment by a DHCP server?

The timeframe devices keep an IP address before checking in with the DHCP server Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

DHCP servers can set reservations or exclude IP addresses from a range.
A DHCP server on a Windows Server device specifies the scope and pools of IP addresses for assignment.
Address leases show previously assigned IP addresses.
IP reservations assure a specific device gets the same IP address.
Scope options can include IP addresses for specific network functions.
Home or small office DHCP servers may be on embedded routers with different configuration values.
DHCP assigns dynamic, temporary IP addresses or static, permanent ones based on MAC address.
Lease times determine how long a device keeps an IP address before checking in with DHCP server.
T1 timer checks in with DHCP server halfway through the lease time to renew the lease.
T2 timer allows a device to rebind with another DHCP server if the primary one is unavailable.

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Test your knowledge about the configuration settings required inside a DHCP server. This quiz covers topics like defining the IP address range, determining the subnet mask, and setting the lease duration for workstations.