Huawei Certified ICT Associate – Data Center Network (HCIA-DCN) — Question 86

Which type of packets does a DHCP server send to confirm that a host can use the obtained IP address?

Answer options

• A. DHCP Request packet
• B. DHCP Discover packet
• C. DHCP Offer packet
• D. DHCP ACK packet

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, the DHCP ACK packet, which is sent by the DHCP server to confirm that the host can use the assigned IP address. The other options represent different stages in the DHCP process: A is a request for an IP, B is a broadcast to find servers, and C is an offer of an IP address.