What is the full form of DHCP in networking system?

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  1. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
  2. Dynamic Host Control Point
  3. Data Host Control Panel
  4. Display House Control Protocol

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Option 1 : Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
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The correct answer is Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol.

Key Points

  • DHCP is the acronym of Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol.
  • A Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol is a network server that automatically provides and assigns IP addresses, default gateways and other network parameters to client devices.
  • It will help to prevent duplication of addresses and also help the administrator keep good records.
  • DHCP is designed to improve the efficiency of allocating IP addresses.
  • DHCP services exist for networks running both Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4) and  Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6).
  • The IPv6 version of the DHCP protocol is commonly called DHCPv6.

Additional Information

  • Other common network protocols examples:
    • Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)
    • File Transfer Protocol(FTP)
    • HyperText Transfer Protocol(HTTP)
    • Post Office Protocol (POP3)
    • Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)
    • Secure Shell Protocol (SSH)
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