CompTIA Network+ (N10-007) — Question 392

A network administrator is setting up several IoT devices on a new VLAN and wants to accomplish the following:
1. Reduce manual configuration on each system.
2. Assign a specific IP address to each system.
3. Allow devices to move to different switchports on the same VLAN.
Which of the following should the network administrator do to accomplish these requirements?

Answer options

• A. Set up a reservation for each device.
• B. Configure a static IP on each device.
• C. Implement private VLANs for each device.
• D. Use DHCP exclusions to address each device.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

Setting up a reservation for each device ensures that they receive the same specific IP address from the DHCP server without manual configuration. Configuring a static IP on each device requires more manual effort and does not allow for easy movement between switchports. Implementing private VLANs does not address IP assignment directly, and using DHCP exclusions would complicate the process without meeting the requirement of minimizing manual configuration.