CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1001) — Question 413

Which of the following is the type of address a DHCP server assigns on a network?

Answer options

• A. Dynamic
• B. Static
• C. APIPA
• D. MAC
• E. Default

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, as a DHCP server is designed to assign dynamic IP addresses to devices on a network. Options B (Static) and D (MAC) refer to fixed addresses and hardware identifiers, respectively, while C (APIPA) is an automatic private IP address used when DHCP is unavailable, and E (Default) does not pertain to the type of address assigned by DHCP.