Question

What is the full form of DHCP in networking system?
1. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
2. Dynamic Host Control Point
3. Data Host Control Panel
4. Display House Control Protocol

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

The correct answer is Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol.

• DHCP is the acronym of Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol.
• A Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol is a network server that automatically provides and assigns IP addresses, default gateways and other network parameters to client devices.
• It will help to prevent duplication of addresses and also help the administrator keep good records.
• DHCP is designed to improve the efficiency of allocating IP addresses.
• DHCP services exist for networks running both Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4) and  Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6).
• The IPv6 version of the DHCP protocol is commonly called DHCPv6.

• Other common network protocols examples:
  • Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)
  • File Transfer Protocol(FTP)
  • HyperText Transfer Protocol(HTTP)
  • Post Office Protocol (POP3)
  • Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)
  • Secure Shell Protocol (SSH)