Which of the following was developed as a simple mechanism for allowing simple network terminals to load
their operating system from a server over the LAN?

A.
DHCP

B.
BootP

C.
DNS

D.
ARP

Explanation:
BOOTP has been used for Unix-like diskless workstations to obtain the network location of their boot image, in
addition to the IP address assignment. Enterprises used it to roll out a pre-configured client (e.g., Windows)
installation to newly installed PCs.Incorrect Answers:
A: DHCP is a network protocol used on IP networks for dynamically distributing network configuration
parameters, such as IP addresses for interfaces and services.
C: DNS translates domain names into IP addresses, which enables us to use domain names instead of IP
addresses.
D: The ARP protocol translates IP addresses to MAC Addresses.

Harris, Shon, All In One CISSP Exam Guide, 6th Edition, McGraw-Hill, New York, 2013, p. 585