Which protocol automatically assigns IP addresses to devices on a network?
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy Computer Networks question asks: Which protocol automatically assigns IP addresses to devices on a network? The correct choice is A. DHCP. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. DHCP ✓
- B. DNS
Why not B: “DNS” does not fit this question. The answer is DHCP.
- C. FTP
Why not C: “FTP” does not fit this question. The answer is DHCP.
- D. SMTP
Why not D: “SMTP” does not fit this question. The answer is DHCP.
Correct answer
A. DHCP
Explanation
DHCP is the term that matches “Which protocol automatically assigns IP addresses to devices on a network” (option A). Option B (DNS) does not fit this question. Option C (FTP) does not fit this question. Option D (SMTP) does not fit this question. For this Computer Networks question, the accepted answer is DHCP.
Source: Computer Science Reference Guide
Tags: networking, dhcp, tcp/ip
Submitted by: MCQsHub Editorial
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