Understanding Cisco Cybersecurity Fundamentals (SECFND, legacy) — Question 71

How many messages are exchanged in a DHCP transaction?

Answer options

• A. one
• B. two
• C. three
• D. four

Correct answer: D

Explanation

A DHCP transaction consists of four messages: DHCP Discover, DHCP Offer, DHCP Request, and DHCP Acknowledgment. The other options do not account for all the necessary stages required for a complete DHCP process.