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305-300 VM Deployment And Provisioning Practice Question

When defining a Vagrant network configuration for a libvirt provider, which mode allows the VM to receive an IP address directly from the physical network's DHCP server?

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

public_network

The 'public_network' mode bridges the VM's interface to the host's physical network interface, allowing it to act like a physical machine on that segment.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

  • nat

    Why it's wrong here

    This uses the default NAT network.

  • public_network

    Why this is correct

    This bridges the VM to the external network.

  • forwarded_port

    Why it's wrong here

    This maps a host port to a guest port.

  • private_network

    Why it's wrong here

    This uses a host-only bridge.

Visual reference

Client DHCP Server 1 Discover (broadcast) 2 Offer (IP: 192.168.1.10) 3 Request (I accept) 4 Acknowledge (lease confirmed) DORA — the four-step DHCP lease process

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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official LPI exam blueprint

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