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300-410 Practice Question: Runs the following command to verify DHCPv4…
A network engineer runs the following command to verify DHCPv4 server bindings on router R1:
R1# show ip dhcp binding
Output: Bindings from all pools not associated with VRF:
IP address Client-ID/ Lease expiration Type
Hardware address/ User name
192.168.1.10 0050.7966.6800 Mar 01 2025 12:00 PM Automatic 192.168.1.11 0063.6973.636f.2d30 Mar 01 2025 01:00 PM Automatic 192.168.1.12 0100.1a.2b.3c.4d.5e Mar 01 2025 02:00 PM Automatic
What does this output indicate?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the distinction between 'Automatic' (dynamic) and 'Static' (manual) bindings in the DHCP binding table, leading candidates to mistakenly think all bindings are static when they see client IDs that look like MAC addresses.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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The DHCP server has dynamically assigned three IP addresses to clients.
The output shows three DHCP bindings with a 'Type' of 'Automatic', which indicates that the IP addresses were dynamically assigned by the DHCP server based on the pool configuration. The 'Client-ID' field contains the MAC address or client identifier provided by the client during the DORA process, confirming dynamic allocation rather than static mapping.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
The DHCP server has three static bindings configured.
Why it's wrong here
Automatic in the Type column denotes dynamic pool leases, not manually configured static host entries; static bindings appear as Manual. Static bindings are what you would expect when a client MAC is hard-coded to a fixed address outside the dynamic pool.
- ✓
The DHCP server has dynamically assigned three IP addresses to clients.
Why this is correct
The "Automatic" type and populated lease expirations confirm dynamic allocation from the pool, satisfying the stem's request to verify DHCPv4 bindings. Each entry pairs a leased address with a client identifier, showing three active dynamic leases rather than static reservations or manual bindings.
- ✗
The DHCP server is out of IP addresses because all bindings are in use.
Why it's wrong here
Lease expiry timestamps show active leases, not pool exhaustion; the server would log ICMP or DHCPDECLINE failures and offer no addresses instead. It is tempting because a full binding table can suggest saturation, but this command lists current leases, and it would be the correct indicator only if the pool's address range were genuinely depleted.
- ✗
The DHCP server is using relay agents because the client IDs are long hexadecimal strings.
Why it's wrong here
Client IDs appear as hexadecimal because clients send client-identifier option 61, not because relay agents are involved; relay agents are identified by the giaddr field in DHCP packets. It is tempting since relayed requests carry extra identifiers, but relay usage would be the correct answer only when bindings show addresses from remote subnets via giaddr.
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Quick reference
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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