A host automatically configured with an address from which of the following ranges indicates an inability to contact a DHCP server? A 169.254.0. x with a mask of 255.255.255.0 B 169.255. x. x with a mask of 255.255.0.0 C 169.254. x. x with a mask of 255.255.255.0 D 169.254. x. x with a mask of 255.255.0.0

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Gavyn Norris

Computers & Technology

4 August, 21:24

A host automatically configured with an address from which of the following ranges indicates an inability to contact a DHCP server? A 169.254.0. x with a mask of 255.255.255.0 B 169.255. x. x with a mask of 255.255.0.0 C 169.254. x. x with a mask of 255.255.255.0 D 169.254. x. x with a mask of 255.255.0.0

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Makayla Dawson · Answer 1

D. 169.254. x. x with a mask of 255.255.0.0

Explanation:

The ranges which indicate the inability to contact a DHCP server is option D form the options provided. A DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server is a server that automatically assigns the default gateways, IP addresses and other netwok parameters to the clients.