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If a device does not receive an IP address from a DHCP server, the device may resort to what kind of IP address?

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Answer:

The answer is "APIPA"

Explanation:

The APIPA used in IP addressing, which provides the auto-configuration to Windows. It is also known as a feature, that includes DHCP.

  • It gives class B IP addressing that uses the number and separated by a dot(.).
  • When the server is available, it replaces with the server and designed for small networks, that's why APIPA is the correct answer to this question.
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