DHCP MCQ Quiz!

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How much do you know about DHCP? Did you know that DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol? Take this DHCP MCQ quiz to check your knowledge. The DHCP is a system managing practice used on internet protocol of local area networks. It allows the server to distribute IP addressing and configuration information to clients. DHCP directs the provision of all the nodes or devices added or cut from the network. This quiz will explain to you what DHCP is and what it entails. Share the quiz with your friends and see how much they know about DHCP.

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1.

Which protocol will allow auto configuration across the network of IP addresses?
- A.
  
  HDLC
- B.
  
  PPP
- C.
  
  SLIP
- D.
  
  ARP
2.

Allows gateways to send error and control messages to other gateways. This describes what protocol?
- A.
  
  ICMP
- B.
  
  IPv6
- C.
  
  DHCP
- D.
  
  IPv4
3.

DHCP is used when a client sends a release message to terminate a lease early describes; what aspect of DHCP?
- A.
  
  Lease expiration
- B.
  
  Reboot
- C.
  
  Address Release
- D.
  
  DHCP Discover
4.

How would a DHCP server respond to a client concerning errors?
- A.
  
  DHCPOFFER
- B.
  
  DHCPDECLINE
- C.
  
  Destination unreachable
- D.
  
  DHCPNAK
5.

How many times does a client attempt to renew its lease during the lease?
- A.
  
  5
- B.
  
  1
- C.
  
  3
- D.
  
  7
6.

Which OSI layer provides services to the transport layer?
- A.
  
  Network
- B.
  
  Session
- C.
  
  IP
- D.
  
  TCP
7.

Which TCP/IP model layer does DHCP work at?
- A.
  
  Internet
- B.
  
  Session
- C.
  
  Application
- D.
  
  Transport
8.

What is at the top of the hierarchy tree of Domains?
- A.
  
  .com
- B.
  
  Root
- C.
  
  .mil
- D.
  
  .us
9.

What is the IP address pool available for lease to DHCP clients?
- A.
  
  NAT
- B.
  
  Scope
- C.
  
  Lease options
- D.
  
  IP address pool
10.

What aspect of DHCP allows servers to manage multiple physical networks?
- A.
  
  Renewal
- B.
  
  Rebinding
- C.
  
  Scopes
- D.
  
  Relay agents
11.

What is the second request called to extend the client lease?
- A.
  
  Rebinding
- B.
  
  DHCPDISCOVER
- C.
  
  Renewing
- D.
  
  Lease extension request
12.

How often do secondary servers do zone transfers?
- A.
  
  Every 8 hours
- B.
  
  Once a day
- C.
  
  Upon bootup
- D.
  
  Every 3 hours
13.

What service is DHCP an extension of?
- A.
  
  TFTP
- B.
  
  BOOTP
- C.
  
  RARP
- D.
  
  DNS
14.

What is the function of ARP?
- A.
  
  Find the hardware address of destination.
- B.
  
  Find the IP address of destination.
- C.
  
  Find the hardware address of source.
- D.
  
  Find the IP address of source.
15.

Which layer determines the path of data based on the destination address?
- A.
  
  Transport
- B.
  
  Physical
- C.
  
  Network
- D.
  
  Application
16.

What happens to the IP address if the client has not received an extension?
- A.
  
  DHCPOFFER is sent
- B.
  
  DHCPNAK is sent from the server
- C.
  
  The client drops the IP
- D.
  
  DHCPDISCOVER is sent from the server
17.

What programs can be used to stop unauthorized use of DHCP Servers?
- A.
  
  Active Directory
- B.
  
  PPP
- C.
  
  PGP
- D.
  
  Cannot be done
18.

A difference in DHCPv6 and DHCPv4 is?
- A.
  
  When client boots a link-local address used to communicate with sever.
- B.
  
  There is no requirement for BOOTP compatibility.
- C.
  
  Default router can be obtained by clients.
- D.
  
  All the above.
19.

Which DHCP request option fills in the client IP during the initial request?
- A.
  
  Yiaddr
- B.
  
  Ciaddr
- C.
  
  Giaddr
- D.
  
  Xid
20.

What can be used to protect one network from another untrusted?
- A.
  
  Switch
- B.
  
  PPP
- C.
  
  DHCP
- D.
  
  Firewall
21.

Which DHCP request option fills in the relay agent's IP address?
- A.
  
  Yiaddr
- B.
  
  Ciaddr
- C.
  
  Giaddr
- D.
  
  Xid
22.

What is used for the first 24 bits of a hardware address?
- A.
  
  IP address
- B.
  
  Vendor Code
- C.
  
  Serial number
- D.
  
  Network portion
23.

Who controls/configures DHCP servers?
- A.
  
  Router software
- B.
  
  Network administrators
- C.
  
  Clients through DHCP options
- D.
  
  Microsoft personnel
24.

What class of IP address is 131.0.255.15 255.255.255.0?
- A.
  
  A
- B.
  
  B
- C.
  
  C
- D.
  
  Private
25.

What is DHCP?
- A.
  
  Creates IP pools to conserve address
- B.
  
  Used to configure PCs over the network
- C.
  
  Assigns configuration info dynamically
- D.
  
  All of the above