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FC0-U71 Practice Question: A network administrator wants to automatically…
A network administrator wants to automatically assign IP addresses to all devices on the network. Which service should be configured on the server?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many exam-takers confuse DHCP with DNS because both are network services, but DNS resolves names to IPs while DHCP assigns IPs to devices.
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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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DHCP
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is the correct service because it automatically assigns IP addresses, subnet masks, default gateways, and other network configuration parameters to devices on a network. This eliminates the need for manual static IP configuration and ensures each device receives a unique IP address from a defined pool, preventing address conflicts.
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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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DNS
Why it's wrong here
DNS resolves domain names to IP addresses, not assign IPs.
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DHCP
Why this is correct
DHCP dynamically assigns IP addresses and other configuration to devices.
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HTTP
Why it's wrong here
HTTP is a protocol for web browsing, not IP assignment.
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NAT
Why it's wrong here
NAT translates private IP addresses to public ones, not assign them.
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