CompTIA Network+ (N10-008) — Question 34

Which of the following would need to be configured to ensure a device with a specific MAC address is always assigned the same IP address from DHCP?

Answer options

• A. Scope options
• B. Reservation
• C. Dynamic assignment
• D. Exclusion
• E. Static assignment

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, Reservation, because it allows for the association of a specific IP address with a device's MAC address, ensuring that the device always receives the same IP from the DHCP server. The other options, such as Dynamic assignment, do not guarantee a fixed IP for a MAC address, while Exclusion prevents certain IPs from being assigned but does not link them to a specific MAC.