CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-004) — Question 154

Which of the following server roles would assign a host IP address?

Answer options

• A. DHCP
• B. NTP
• C. DNS
• D. SSH

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, DHCP, as it is specifically designed to assign IP addresses to hosts on a network dynamically. NTP (B) is used for time synchronization, DNS (C) is for resolving domain names to IP addresses, and SSH (D) is a protocol for secure remote login, none of which involve assigning IP addresses.