CCIE Routing and Switching (legacy) — Question 17

Which two statements about reverse ARP are true? (Choose two.)

Answer options

• A. Its servers require static mappings.
• B. It works with AutoInstall to configure new devices.
• C. It provides IP addresses for subnet masks.
• D. It provides IP addresses for default gateways.
• E. It requires less maintenance than DHCP.

Correct answer: A, B

Explanation

Option A is correct because reverse ARP servers do need to have static mappings for the devices they serve. Option B is also correct as reverse ARP can work in conjunction with AutoInstall to set up new devices. Options C, D, and E are incorrect because reverse ARP does not provide IP addresses for subnet masks or default gateways, and it typically requires more manual maintenance compared to DHCP.