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CCNP Practice Question: Which three statements about DHCP snooping are…
Which three statements about DHCP snooping are true? (Choose three.)
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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DHCP snooping is configured on a per-VLAN basis.
DHCP snooping is a security feature that filters untrusted DHCP messages. It builds a DHCP snooping binding database from trusted sources. Option A is correct because DHCP snooping is typically enabled on VLANs, not globally on the switch. Option C is correct because the binding database contains the client MAC address, IP address, lease time, VLAN, and port. Option D is correct because ports connected to DHCP servers are configured as trusted to allow DHCP server messages. Option B is incorrect because DHCP snooping does not prevent all ARP spoofing; that is the role of Dynamic ARP Inspection (DAI). Option E is incorrect because DHCP snooping does not encrypt DHCP traffic; it only filters messages based on trust.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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DHCP snooping is configured on a per-VLAN basis.
Why this is correct
Correct because DHCP snooping is enabled on specific VLANs using the 'ip dhcp snooping vlan' command.
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DHCP snooping prevents all types of ARP spoofing attacks.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect because DHCP snooping alone does not prevent ARP spoofing; Dynamic ARP Inspection (DAI) is required for that purpose.
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The DHCP snooping binding database includes the client MAC address, IP address, lease time, VLAN, and port.
Why this is correct
Correct because the binding database records these details for each DHCP lease obtained on a trusted port.
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Ports connected to DHCP servers should be configured as trusted ports.
Why this is correct
Correct because trusted ports are allowed to send DHCP server messages (OFFER, ACK) and are typically connected to legitimate DHCP servers.
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DHCP snooping encrypts all DHCP traffic between the client and server.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect because DHCP snooping does not provide encryption; it only filters DHCP messages based on trust and builds a binding database.
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Access Control Model Comparison
| Model | Acronym | Who Controls Access? | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discretionary Access Control | DAC | Resource owner | Small teams, file shares |
| Mandatory Access Control | MAC | System / security labels | Classified govt / military |
| Role-Based Access Control | RBAC | Administrator (via roles) | Enterprise environments |
| Attribute-Based Access Control | ABAC | Policy engine (user + resource attributes) | Fine-grained, dynamic policies |
| Rule-Based Access Control | RuBAC | System rules / ACLs | Firewall rules, network ACLs |
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Last reviewed: Jun 18, 2026
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