Cisco CCSP Certifications Exam 642-531

What is required to automatically assign an IP configuration to host computers?

A. A subnet mask.
B. A DNS server.
C. A DHCP server.
D. None of the above.
Answer: C
Explanation:
DHCP is used to automate the assignment of IP configurations to host computers which
are then called DHCP clients.642-522

Incorrect Answers:
A: A subnet mask is part of an IP configuration. It does not automate IP configurations.
B: DNS is used for fully qualified domain name to IP Address resolution. It does not
automate IP configurations. 642-531
D: DHCP is used to automate the assignment of IP configurations to host computers.

Reference:
David Groth and Toby Skandier, Network+ Study Guide (4th Edition), Sybex,
AlamedaCA, 2005, pp. 115, 116, 138-142, 144