🛡️ Free practice test question from: IP addresses assignment (Security+)

DHCP is designed to automatically assign IP addresses and other network configuration parameters (such as subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS servers) to devices on a network. This automation simplifies the management of IP addresses and ensures that devices can communicate on the network without manual configuration.

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A) ARP (Address Resolution Protocol):
ARP is used to map IP addresses to their corresponding MAC (Media Access Control) addresses within a local network. It does not assign IP addresses.

B) DNS (Domain Name System):
DNS translates human-readable domain names (like quizzes.technology) into IP addresses that computers use to identify each other on the network. It does not handle IP address assignments.

D) IPAM (IP Address Management):
IPAM refers to the tools and processes used to plan, track, and manage the IP address space within a network. While IPAM can help manage IP address allocations, it does not automatically assign IP addresses to devices.