Question
Which of the following IP addresses could be given out by the DHCP server to a new client computer?
A. 74.221.24.1
B. 74.221.24.100
C. 74.221.24.255
D. 192.168.0.99
A. 74.221.24.1
B. 74.221.24.100
C. 74.221.24.255
D. 192.168.0.99
Answers
GPT-4o mini
To determine which of the given IP addresses could be assigned by a DHCP server, we need to consider certain factors, such as the IP address ranges, reserved addresses, and standard practices in IP addressing.
1. **74.221.24.1**: This could be assigned to a device, but it may also be the address of the router or gateway in many networks. It's generally not a good practice for DHCP servers to assign the first address in a range, so while technically possible, it's less likely.
2. **74.221.24.100**: This address is within a usable range for DHCP clients. It is not reserved for any special purpose, making it a potential candidate for assignment by a DHCP server.
3. **74.221.24.255**: This address is typically the broadcast address for the 74.221.24.0/24 subnet. It cannot be assigned to individual clients; therefore, a DHCP server would not assign this.
4. **192.168.0.99**: This address is part of the private IP address range (192.168.0.0 - 192.168.255.255) and can be assigned by a DHCP server, assuming the DHCP server is configured to work within the 192.168 range.
Based on this analysis, both **B. 74.221.24.100** and **D. 192.168.0.99** could be given out by the DHCP server to a new client computer. However, **B** is specifically targeting a public IP and is likely to be the standard DHCP assignment. **D** indicates usage in a private network.
In summary, the valid DHCP assignments from the choices provided are **B. 74.221.24.100** and **D. 192.168.0.99**.
1. **74.221.24.1**: This could be assigned to a device, but it may also be the address of the router or gateway in many networks. It's generally not a good practice for DHCP servers to assign the first address in a range, so while technically possible, it's less likely.
2. **74.221.24.100**: This address is within a usable range for DHCP clients. It is not reserved for any special purpose, making it a potential candidate for assignment by a DHCP server.
3. **74.221.24.255**: This address is typically the broadcast address for the 74.221.24.0/24 subnet. It cannot be assigned to individual clients; therefore, a DHCP server would not assign this.
4. **192.168.0.99**: This address is part of the private IP address range (192.168.0.0 - 192.168.255.255) and can be assigned by a DHCP server, assuming the DHCP server is configured to work within the 192.168 range.
Based on this analysis, both **B. 74.221.24.100** and **D. 192.168.0.99** could be given out by the DHCP server to a new client computer. However, **B** is specifically targeting a public IP and is likely to be the standard DHCP assignment. **D** indicates usage in a private network.
In summary, the valid DHCP assignments from the choices provided are **B. 74.221.24.100** and **D. 192.168.0.99**.