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Assessment | Quiz DHCP

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are the two ways a computer can be assigned an IP address according to the video?

a)

Dynamic and public

b)

Static and dynamic

c)

Private and public

d)

Manual and DNS-based

2.

In the early days of networking, how were IP addresses typically assigned?

a)

Through a DHCP pool

b)

Through automatic router discovery

c)

Manually by the user

d)

Through DNS servers

3.

When assigning a static IP, which of the following must be entered manually?

a)

Hostname

b)

Subnet mask

c)

Computer username

d)

Browser settings

4.

What happens if two computers are given the same IP address manually?

a)

One becomes faster

b)

Both lose network access

c)

The router fixes the conflict

d)

Nothing happens

5.

A dynamic IP address is obtained from which device?

a)

DNS server

b)

DHCP server

c)

Proxy server

d)

File server

6.

When a computer is set to obtain an IP address automatically, what does it do first?

a)

Restart the network card

b)

Broadcast a request for an IP address

c)

Ask DNS for an IP

d)

Generate its own IP

7.

Which Windows command displays DHCP information such as IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway?

a)

ping /all

b)

netstat –ip

c)

ipconfig /all

d)

systeminfo –dhcp

8.

When DHCP is enabled on a computer, what does this mean?

a)

It cannot access the internet

b)

It receives its IP from a DHCP server

c)

It uses a static IP

d)

It disables DNS

9.

What is a DHCP scope?

a)

The maximum speed of a network

b)

A range of IP addresses a DHCP server can hand out

c)

The distance between devices

d)

A default gateway list

10.

If a DHCP scope gives IP addresses from 192.168.1.100 to 192.168.1.199, how many IPs are available?

a)

50

b)

80

c)

100

d)

200

11.

What does DHCP use to avoid running out of IP addresses?

a)

Encryption

b)

IP recycling

c)

Lease duration

d)

Ping responses

12.

What is an IP lease according to the video?

a)

A permanent assignment

b)

A time-limited assignment of an IP

c)

A backup IP

d)

A static alternative

13.

Why is leasing needed?

a)

To track which IPs are still being used

b)

To increase network speed

c)

To improve DNS performance

d)

To reduce router memory usage

14.

What does a computer do during a lease period to keep its IP?

a)

Sends an email to the server

b)

Sends a signal asking to renew its lease

c)

Changes its MAC address

d)

Reboots automatically

15.

What happens if a computer is removed from the network and cannot renew its lease?

a)

The IP becomes permanent

b)

The IP returns to the pool

c)

The computer keeps the IP forever

d)

The DHCP server shuts down

16.

What is a DHCP reservation?

a)

A way to block IP addresses

b)

Ensuring a device always gets the same IP

c)

A backup DHCP pool

d)

A dynamic DNS entry

17.

What is the unique identifier used for DHCP reservations?

a)

Username

b)

MAC address

c)

Email address

d)

Device name

18.

Which devices typically receive DHCP reservations?

a)

Guest laptops

b)

Student phones

c)

Network printers and servers

d)

Temporary mobile devices

19.

Where can DHCP run according to the video?

a)

Only on Microsoft Windows

b)

Only on Linux

c)

Only on enterprise servers

d)

On servers and many routers

20.

What kind of routers typically include built-in DHCP service?

a)

Gaming routers only

b)

Only high-end enterprise routers

c)

Both business and small office/home office routers

d)

None; DHCP only works on servers