Question

Which three statements describe a DHCP Discover message? (Choose three.)

a. The source MAC address is 48 ones (FF-FF-FF-FF-FF-FF).
b. The destination IP address is 255.255 .255 .255 .
c. The message comes from a server offering an IP address.
d. The message comes from a client seeking an IP address.
e. All hosts receive the message, but only a DHCP server replies.
f. Only the DHCP server receives the message

Answer 1

A DHCP Discover message is broadcasted with the destination IP address 255.255.255.255, is sent from a client seeking an IP address, and is received by all hosts but only replied to by a DHCP server.

Step-by-step explanation:

The DHCP Discover message is a part of the DHCP protocol used to assign IP addresses dynamically to clients on a network. When considering the statements provided:

• The destination IP address is 255.255.255.255. This is true since the DHCP Discover message is a broadcast message that targets all devices within the local network segment.
• The message comes from a client seeking an IP address. This is correct because a DHCP Discover message is sent by a client device (like a computer or smartphone) that is attempting to join a network and requires an IP address.
• All hosts receive the message, but only a DHCP server replies. This statement is also true because while the broadcast is received by all hosts on the local network, only the DHCP server will respond to the client with an offer of an IP address.

Therefore, the correct statements describing a DHCP Discover message are b, d, and e.