CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1002) — Question 175

During a network server outage, the administrator's computer received an IP address of 169.254.0.10 and had no access to internal or external resources.
Which of the following should be configured to ensure the administrator's computer retains network access?

Answer options

• A. Alternative IP address
• B. Wake-on-LAN
• C. APIPA
• D. Proxy setting

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, as configuring an Alternative IP address allows the administrator's computer to connect to the network using a static IP rather than relying on Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). The other options, such as Wake-on-LAN (B) and Proxy setting (D), do not directly address the issue of network connectivity due to an invalid IP assignment. APIPA (C) is what the computer is currently using and does not provide full network access.