CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101) — Question 498

A SOHO user's network printer has been without power for the last few days. After turning the printer back on, the user cannot connect to it. Which of the following is the most probable cause?

Answer options

• A. The printer has a static IP address.
• B. The printer has a dynamic IP address.
• C. The printer has an APIPA.
• D. The printer has a public IP address.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The most likely cause is that the printer has a dynamic IP address, which may have changed after being powered off. If the printer had a static IP address, it would still be accessible, and an APIPA indicates no DHCP server was available, which is less probable in this scenario.