CyberCertPrepSecurity FundamentalsNetworking FundamentalsEASYFree question
What does DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) do?
- A.Encrypts data in transit
- B.Monitors network traffic for threats
- C.Automatically assigns IP addresses to devices on a network
- D.Resolves domain names to IP addresses; the loopback address is 10.0.0.1 on every operating system
Why C is correct
DHCP automatically assigns IP addresses and other network configuration (like subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS server) to devices when they join a network. This eliminates the need to manually configure each device's network settings.
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