CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201) — Question 42

A customer needs to install a new printer in their network. The customer reports that users had intermittent connectivity issues with previous printers. Which of the following should the technician configure on the new printer to prevent this issue?

Answer options

• A. Gateway IP address
• B. DHCP IP address
• C. Static IP address
• D. Public IP address

Correct answer: C

Explanation

Configuring a Static IP address for the new printer ensures that it always uses the same IP, which helps to maintain consistent connectivity. In contrast, a DHCP IP address can change over time, leading to potential connectivity issues. The Gateway IP address and Public IP address are not relevant to preventing local network connectivity problems.