CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) — Question 160

Early in the morning, an administrator installs a new DHCP server. In the afternoon, some users report they are experiencing network outages. Which of the following is the most likely issue?

Answer options

• A. The administrator did not provision enough IP addresses.
• B. The administrator configured an incorrect default gateway.
• C. The administrator did not provision enough routes.
• D. The administrator did not provision enough MAC addresses.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because if there aren't enough IP addresses available in the DHCP pool, devices won't be able to obtain an IP address, leading to network outages. Options B, C, and D are less likely to be the cause of the problem, as they pertain to different network configurations that would not directly result in immediate connectivity issues for users.