Networking with Windows Server 2016 — Question 19

You have a DHCP server named Server1.
Server1 has an IPv4 scope that serves 75 client computers that run Windows 10.
When you review the address leases in the DHCP console, you discover several leases for devices that you do not recognize.
You need to ensure that only the 75 Windows 10 computers can obtain a lease from the scope.
What should you do?

Answer options

• A. Run the Add-DhcpServer4ExclusionRange cmdlet.
• B. Create and enable a DHCP filter.
• C. Create a DHCP policy for the scope.
• D. Run the Add-DhcpServer4OptionDefinition cmdlet.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, as creating a DHCP policy allows you to define conditions under which specific clients can receive IP addresses, ensuring only the intended Windows 10 computers can obtain leases. Option A is incorrect because adding an exclusion range prevents specific addresses from being assigned but does not restrict which devices can get leases. Option B is not suitable because DHCP filters are typically used for managing devices based on MAC addresses or other criteria, but a policy is more effective in this scenario. Option D is also wrong as it pertains to defining DHCP options, which does not control lease assignments.