CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) — Question 511

Which of the following server types is responsible for IP address management for clients?

Answer options

• A. NTP
• B. FTP
• C. DHCP
• D. LDAP

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, DHCP, as it is specifically designed for dynamically assigning IP addresses to clients on a network. NTP (A) is used for time synchronization, FTP (B) is for file transfer, and LDAP (D) is for directory services, none of which manage IP addresses.