Same for: 11.1.4 Check Your Understanding – Static and Dynamic Addressing
1. Who is responsible for statically assigning IP addressing information?
- the user of the device
- the manufacturer of the device
- the operating system installed on the device
- the network administrator
Explanation: Although a user can assign IP addressing information, this is most commonly the responsibility of the network administrator.
2. What protocol is responsible for automatically assigning IP addressing information?
Explanation: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is responsible for automatically assigning IP addressing information.