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What is the purpose of DHCP in a network?

  • To allocate IP addresses dynamically (correct)
  • To troubleshoot IP address conflicts
  • To configure IP addresses statically
  • To withdraw IP addresses manually
  • Why is it easy to make a mistake when dealing with static IP address configuration?

  • Static IP configuration requires manual withdrawal of IP addresses
  • Static IP configuration does not require exact parameters
  • The DHCP server does not support static IP configuration
  • Typographical errors are difficult to troubleshoot (correct)
  • What is the consequence of an IP address conflict between two devices in a network?

  • One or both of the devices cannot be connected (correct)
  • Both devices will be automatically assigned new IP addresses
  • The network administrator must manually resolve the conflict
  • The DHCP server will intervene and resolve the conflict
  • In a network without DHCP, how are IP addresses assigned to devices?

    <p>They are manually assigned and withdrawn by the network administrator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are dynamic IP addresses commonly assigned to computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones?

    <p>To avoid conflicts with statically configured devices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What problem can occur with manually allocated IP addresses, especially in networks with a large number of periodically connecting endpoints?

    <p>Inefficient use of IP address space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of DHCP in a network?

    <p>To assign or lease IP addresses to clients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In DHCPv4, what is the purpose of the DHCP Discover (DHCPDISCOVER) step?

    <p>To request an IP address from the server</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does APIPA do when it detects a DHCP server on the network?

    <p>It stops and lets the DHCP server allocate addresses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of DHCP Request (DHCPREQUEST) in the DHCPv4 process?

    <p>To request an IP address from the server</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of DHCPv4 in managing IP address changes within an organization?

    <p>Automates and centralizes the management of IP addresses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feature enables computers to automatically self-configure an IP address and subnet mask when their DHCP server isn't reachable?

    <p>APIPA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the lease mechanism in DHCPv4 ensure?

    <p>Clients that move or power off do not keep addresses they no longer need</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what order does a client proceed to obtain a lease in DHCPv4?

    <p>$1. DHCP Discover (DHCPDISCOVER) $2. DHCP Offer (DHCPOFFER) $3. DHCP Acknowledgment (DHCPACK) $4. DHCP Request (DHCPREQUEST)$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes it simple to change addresses, scopes, or endpoints within an organization?

    <p>The use of DHCP in a client/server mode</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What range of IP addresses does APIPA use for self-configuration?

    <p>169.254</p> Signup and view all the answers

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