Select two reasons to implement DHCP in a network.
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Correct answer: control the length of time an IP address is used by a network device, reduce administration time in managing IP address ranges for clients.
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DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is used to automate the assignment of IP addresses and other network configuration parameters. This significantly reduces administration time because network administrators don't have to manually configure each device. DHCP also allows for the control of how long a device uses an IP address through a lease time. This means IP addresses can be reclaimed and reused when devices are no longer connected, optimizing IP address utilization. Manually controlling IP addresses is the opposite of DHCP's purpose. Dynamic control over the best path to reach an IP address is a function of routing protocols, not DHCP. Accessing a website by name instead of IP address is handled by DNS (Domain Name System).
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