CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101) — Question 56

Which of the following network services allows a networked device to always be assigned the same IP address based on the device's MAC address?

Answer options

• A. DHCP
• B. LOAP
• C. UTM
• D. DNS

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, DHCP, which can be configured to assign a static IP address to a device based on its MAC address. LOAP, UTM, and DNS do not provide the functionality to bind an IP address to a MAC address in this manner, making them incorrect choices.