CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201) — Question 187

A network administrator must ensure that a printer will still be assigned a specific IP address even if all addresses are depleted. Which of the following network configuration concepts is this describing?

Answer options

• A. VLAN
• B. Lease
• C. Reservation
• D. Exclusion

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, Reservation, because it designates a specific IP address for a device, ensuring it remains assigned regardless of other address usage. Option A, VLAN, relates to virtual local area networks, while B, Lease, refers to the temporary assignment of an IP address, and D, Exclusion, involves preventing certain IPs from being assigned, which does not guarantee a specific IP for the printer.