Which of the following is used to automate the IP configuration of network hosts?

A.
ARP

B.
DNS

C.
DHCP

D.
WINS

Explanation:
DHCP is responsible for automating the IP configuration of DHCP clients.
Incorrect Answers:
A: The Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) is resolves an IP address to the MAC address. The
MAC address is a Data Link layer address that is embedded in a ROM on the network device and
is hard-coded to each network interface. It does not automate IP configurations.

B: The DNS service resolves fully qualified domain names and host names to IP addresses. It
does not automate IP configurations.
D: WINS resolves NetBIOS names to IP addresses. It does not automate IP
configurations.References:David Groth and Toby Skandier, Network+ Study Guide (4th Edition),
Sybex, Alameda CA, 2005, pp. 82, 84, 112-113, 138-144.