CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate — Question 446

What is the purpose of the ip address dhcp command?

Answer options

• A. to configure an interface as a DHCP relay
• B. to configure an interface as a DHCP client
• C. to configure an interface as a DHCP helper
• D. to configure an interface as a DHCP server

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The ip address dhcp command is used to configure an interface to function as a DHCP client, allowing it to obtain an IP address automatically from a DHCP server. Options A, C, and D incorrectly describe the command's use for DHCP relay, helper, and server functionalities, which are not the intended purpose of this command.