CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101) — Question 169

Which of the following provides a client device with an IP address?

Answer options

• A. DNS
• B. DHCP
• C. IPSec
• D. SMB

Correct answer: B

Explanation

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is responsible for dynamically assigning IP addresses to client devices on a network. DNS (Domain Name System) translates domain names into IP addresses but does not assign them, while IPSec is a protocol suite for securing Internet Protocol communications and SMB (Server Message Block) is a network file sharing protocol.