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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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