Question

question 8
why is dhcp for ipv4 preferred for use on large networks?
dhcp uses a reliable transport layer protocol.
it prevents sharing of files that are copyrighted.
hosts on large networks require more ipv4 addressing configuration settings than do hosts on small networks.
large networks send more requests for domain to ip address resolution than do smaller networks.
it is a more efficient way to manage ipv4 addresses than static address assignment is.

Explanation:

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) automates IP address assignment. In large networks, static assignment (manual configuration) is time - consuming and error - prone. DHCP centrally manages and distributes IP addresses, subnet masks, default gateways, etc. It efficiently reuses IP addresses (e.g., when a device leaves the network, its IP can be reassigned). This is more efficient than static assignment which requires each host to be individually configured.

• DHCP uses UDP (User Datagram Protocol) which is unreliable (so the first option is wrong).
• File sharing and copyright (second option) is unrelated to DHCP's role in IP address management.
• Hosts on large and small networks have similar basic IPv4 addressing configuration needs (third option is wrong).
• Domain to IP address resolution is the role of DNS (Domain Name System), not related to DHCP's advantage in IP address management (fourth option is wrong).

Answer:

It is a more efficient way to manage IPv4 addresses than static address assignment is.