Dhcp — CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) Practice Questions
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) automates the assignment of IP addresses, subnet masks, default gateways, and DNS server addresses to network clients, and it appears consistently across N10-009 exam objectives. Candidates must understand the DORA process (Discover, Offer, Request, Acknowledge), the roles of DHCP servers, relays, and clients, and how DHCP scopes, exclusions, reservations, and lease times are configured. Common troubleshooting scenarios involve APIPA addresses indicating a failure to reach a DHCP server, or IP conflicts caused by overlapping scopes. DHCP relay agents are also tested in the context of routed networks where the server is not on the same subnet as the client.
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What is the primary purpose of DHCP?
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An organization wants to assign IP addresses dynamically to devices on a network. Which service should be deployed?
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