Question 6 of 328
What kind of information can a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) client receive?
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The suggested answer is C.

A Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) client can receive IP addresses and their lease times from the DHCP server. This is because the primary function of a DHCP server is to dynamically allocate IP addresses to clients on a network, along with other optional parameters such as the subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS server information.

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Question 7 of 328
Choose two true statements that characterize Link State Routing
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The suggested answer is B, C.

Link State Routing involves routers flooding link state information throughout the entire area, allowing all routers to have a comprehensive view of the network topology. This detailed knowledge aids in quickly converging to the optimal routing configuration shortly after a topology change, usually within several seconds. Therefore, the correct statements are that routers flood link information throughout the entire area and that the network converges quickly after a topology change.

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Question 8 of 328
Which statement accurately explains the purpose of the TCP protocol and what it provides?
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The suggested answer is A.

The primary purpose of TCP is to provide reliable communications between application services. TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) ensures that data is sent and received in the same order and without errors, by establishing a connection and maintaining it until all data has been successfully exchanged.

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Question 9 of 328
Which of the following is the best description of well known ports?
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Well known port numbers are used by both TCP and UDP and are assigned by the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA). These ports range from 1 to 1023, and they are reserved for commonly used services and applications such as HTTP, FTP, and SSH.

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Question 10 of 328
Which organization first considered cross-platform networking support to be a necessity?
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The suggested answer is E.

Bell Labs is recognized for its pioneering work in networking technologies, including the development of Unix. The Unix operating system was designed with portability and networking in mind, enabling cross-platform networking. IBM, the US Military, Nokia, and NASA have also contributed significantly to networking technologies, but Bell Labs was pivotal in considering cross-platform networking as an essential feature.

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