This 300-410 practice question tests your understanding of dhcp (ipv4 and ipv6). Examine the command output carefully: the correct answer depends on what the output actually shows, not on general recall alone. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
A network engineer runs the following command to verify DHCPv4 server statistics on router R1:
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 150 active automatic bindings and 5 manual bindings.
The show ip dhcp server statistics command provides counts of various DHCP messages and bindings. Here, 200 DISCOVERs were received but only 180 REQUESTs, indicating some clients did not proceed after the OFFER. There are 150 automatic bindings and 5 manual (static) bindings.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
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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The DHCP server has 150 active automatic bindings and 5 manual bindings.
Why this is correct
The output shows 'Automatic bindings: 150' and 'Manual bindings: 5', indicating the number of active leases.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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The DHCP server has received 200 DHCPREQUEST messages.
Why it's wrong here
The output shows 180 DHCPREQUEST messages received, not 200.
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The DHCP server has 10 malformed messages, indicating a configuration issue.
Why it's wrong here
Malformed messages are 0, so no malformed messages were received.
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The DHCP server has 2 database agents configured.
Why it's wrong here
Database agents are 0, meaning no external database is used for lease storage.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Trap categories for this question
Command / output trap
The output shows 180 DHCPREQUEST messages received, not 200.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
→Underline the problem statement mentally.
→Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
→Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A practitioner preparing for the 300-410 exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
Related glossary terms
Concepts from this question explained
These glossary pages explain the core terms tested in this 300-410 question in full detail.
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DHCP (IPv4 and IPv6) — This question tests DHCP (IPv4 and IPv6) — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: The DHCP server has 150 active automatic bindings and 5 manual bindings. — The show ip dhcp server statistics command provides counts of various DHCP messages and bindings. Here, 200 DISCOVERs were received but only 180 REQUESTs, indicating some clients did not proceed after the OFFER. There are 150 automatic bindings and 5 manual (static) bindings.
What should I do if I get this 300-410 question wrong?
Identify which 300-410 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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