MCQ IN COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

COMPUTER NETWORKING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
DHCP is the abbreviation of
A
Dynamic Host Control Protocol
B
Dynamic Hyper Control Protocol
C
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
D
Dynamic Hyper Configuration Protocol
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a client/server protocol that automatically provides an Internet Protocol (IP) host with its IP address and other related configuration information such as the subnet mask and default gateway.

Detailed explanation-2: -The correct answer is Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. DHCP is the acronym of Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol.

Detailed explanation-3: -Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a network protocol that is used to configure network devices to communicate on an IP network. A DHCP client uses the DHCP protocol to acquire configuration information, such as an IP address, a default route, and one or more DNS server addresses from a DHCP server.

Detailed explanation-4: -DHCP reduces the chances of common errors occurring when IP addresses are assigned manually. It also ensures no two hosts can have the same IP addresses. DHCP plays an important role in managing small networks where mobile devices are used and require IP addresses on a non-permanent basis.

Detailed explanation-5: -DataHub Transfer Protocol (DHTP) is used by the DataHub®, SkkyHub®, ETK, and connected clients to send and receive data in real time over TCP across a LAN, WAN, or the Internet. Originally built upon HTTP, DHTP also supports SSL and WebSocket protocols.

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