LPIC-2 Network Client Management Practice Question
Which TWO DHCP options are commonly used to provide network configuration to clients? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
LPI often tests the distinction between 'subnet mask' as a critical parameter versus a formal DHCP option number, leading candidates to select 'subnet-mask' because they know it is necessary, but the correct option name in the exam context is 'routers' and 'domain-name-servers' as the two most commonly configured options.
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Why each option matters
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routers
(routers) is correct because the DHCP option 3 (Router) provides the default gateway address to clients, enabling them to route traffic outside their local subnet. Option E (domain-name-servers) is correct because DHCP option 6 (Domain Name Server) supplies the DNS server addresses, allowing clients to resolve domain names. Both are essential for basic network connectivity and are almost universally configured in DHCP scopes.
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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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routers
Why this is correct
(routers) is correct because DHCP option 3 (Router) provides the default gateway address, which is essential for routing traffic outside the local subnet. This is one of the most commonly configured DHCP options.
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subnet-mask
Why it's wrong here
(subnet-mask) is incorrect because while the subnet mask is a critical network parameter, it is typically conveyed via DHCP option 1 (Subnet Mask). However, the question asks for the two most commonly used options; routers (option 3) and domain-name-servers (option 6) are more frequently referenced in DHCP configuration contexts. The exam expects candidates to recognize that subnet-mask, though important, is not one of the two most commonly selected options in this scenario.
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ntp-servers
Why it's wrong here
(ntp-servers) is incorrect because NTP server configuration via DHCP (option 42) is less common and not universally required for basic network connectivity. Routers and DNS servers are the primary options for enabling network access.
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host-name
Why it's wrong here
(host-name) is incorrect because the host-name option (option 12) is used to assign a hostname to a client, but it is not among the most commonly configured DHCP options for network configuration. The essential options are routers and DNS servers.
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domain-name-servers
Why this is correct
(domain-name-servers) is correct because DHCP option 6 (Domain Name Server) provides DNS server addresses, enabling clients to resolve domain names, which is essential for network communication. Together with option 3 (routers), these are the two most commonly configured DHCP options.
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