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LPI Certification / CompTIA Linux+ Practice Test

Category - LINUX

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Which of the following specifies the contents of a DHCPOFFER message?
  1. A request for an IP address from the DHCP client
  2. A discovery packet used to locate the DHCP server
  3. Acceptance of an IP address assignment from the DHCP client
  4. An IP address assignment proposal from the DHCP server
Explanation
Answer - D - The DHCPOFFER message contains an IP address assignment proposal from the DHCP server.

Key Takeaway: In a DHCP assignment process, the client first sends a DHCPDISCOVER packet. The DHCP server responds by sending a DHCPOFFER packet. The DHCP server responds by sending a DHCPOFFER packet. The client responds to the DHCPOFFER by sending a DHCPREQUEST. The DHCP server responds to the DHCPREQUEST with a DHCPACK.
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