CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1102) — Question 402

A network technician is deploying a new machine in a small branch office that does not have a DHCP server. The new machine automatically receives the IP address of 169.254.0.2 and is unable to communicate with the rest of the network. Which of the following would restore communication?

Answer options

• A. Static entry
• B. ARP table
• C. APIPA address
• D. NTP specification

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, as manually configuring a static IP address allows the device to communicate within the network. The automatic assignment of the APIPA address (169.254.x.x) indicates that the device could not reach a DHCP server, thus preventing network communication. Options B and D do not address the IP addressing issue directly, so they would not restore connectivity.