Quiz: Dynamic Addressing with DHCP

Question 1

What are the advantages to DHCP over static assignment in IPv4?

Answer 1

It reduces the burden on network support staff and virtually eliminates entry errors & not permanently assigned to a host but is only leased for a period of time.

Question 1

DHCP

Answer 1

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) automatically assigns addressing information such as IPv4 address, subnet mask, default gateway, and other configuration information.

Question 2

Cab wireless router act as both a DHCP client and a server?

Answer 2

Yes

Question 3

Who is responsible for statically assigning IP addressing information?

Answer 3

the network administrator

Question 4

What protocol is responsible for automatically assigning IP addressing information?

Answer 4

DHCP

Question 5

What are the steps for a end device and a DHCP server?

Answer 5

DHCP Discover, DHCP Offer, DHCP Request, & DHCP Ack

Question 6

Which two reasons generally make DHCP the preferred method of assigning IP addresses to hosts on large networks?

Answer 6

It eliminates most address configuration errors & It reduces the burden on network support staff

Question 7

Which message does an IPv4 host use to reply when it receives a DHCPOFFER message from a DHCP server?

Answer 7

DHCPREQUEST

Question 8

Which destination IPv4 address does a DHCPv4 client use to send the initial DHCP Discover packet when the client is looking for a DHCP server?

Answer 8

255.255.255.255

Question 9

Which type of packet is sent by a DHCP server after receiving a DHCP Discover message?

Answer 9

DHCP Offer

Question 10

What is one advantage of using DHCP to assign addresses to mobile devices?

Answer 10

Address leases are temporary and are returned to the pool when the device is turned off.

Question 11

A home wireless router is configured to act as a DHCP server. The IP address range is configured to be 192.168.0.100 - 149. What IP address will be assigned automatically to the first device that connects to the wireless router?

Answer 11

192.168.0.100

Question 12

PC1 is configured to obtain a dynamic IP address from the DHCP server. PC1 has been shut down for two weeks. When PC1 boots and tries to request an available IP address, which destination IP address will PC1 place in the IP header?

Answer 12

255.255.255.255

Question 13

Which type of server dynamically assigns an IP address to a host?

Answer 13

DHCP

Question 14

Which three statements describe a DHCP Discover message?

Answer 14

The destination IP address is 255.255.255.255, The message comes from a client seeking an IP address, & All hosts receive the message, but only a DHCP server replies

Question 15

A host PC is attempting to lease an address through DHCP. What message is sent by the server to let the client know it is able to use the provided IP information?

Answer 15

DHCPACK

Question 16

What is the DHCP protocol order?

Answer 16

DHCPDISCOVER, DHCPOFFER, DHCPREQUEST, & DHCPACK