CompTIA Network+ (N10-007) — Question 416

Users on a LAN segment are reporting a loss of connectivity to network services. The client PCs have been assigned with 169.254.X.X IP addresses. Which of the following IP address schemas is being utilized?

Answer options

• A. Private IP
• B. Static IP
• C. APIPA
• D. Loopback

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, APIPA (Automatic Private IP Addressing), which is used when a DHCP server is not accessible, resulting in the automatic assignment of IP addresses in the 169.254.0.0/16 range. The other options are incorrect because Private IP refers to specific address ranges designated for private networks, Static IP implies a manually assigned IP, and Loopback is a special address used for internal communication within the same device.