Networking Fundamentals — Question 6

Which protocol is responsible for automatically assigning IP addresses?

Answer options

• A. HTTP
• B. DHCP
• C. DNS
• D. WINS

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, DHCP, as it is specifically designed to dynamically assign IP addresses to devices on a network. HTTP is a protocol for transferring web pages, DNS is used for domain name resolution, and WINS is for NetBIOS name resolution, thus none of them serve the purpose of automatically assigning IP addresses.