DHCP stands for which protocol?

• A. Direct Host Cable Protocol
• B. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
• C. Dynamic Host Controller Protocol
• D. Datagram Host Configuration Protocol

Answer: (B)

DHCP is the network protocol that automatically assigns IP addresses and other network settings to devices when they join a network. Instead of manual entry, a client requests configuration, a server offers an address from a pool, the client accepts, and the server confirms with an acknowledgment that also supplies details like the subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS servers. The address is leased for a set period, after which it can be renewed or reassigned, keeping configurations current and reducing conflicts. This automatic process is what makes devices ready to communicate without manual setup. The correct expansion is Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. The other suggested phrases don’t describe how hosts obtain IP settings on a network.