Which of the following is an automated mechanism used to assign IP addresses, subnet masks, default gateways, DNS servers, WINS servers, and other IP configuration information to network devices?
A)IPX
B)DHCP
C)AIX
D)X.25

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DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is used to automatically assign IP addresses, subnet masks, default gateways, DNS servers, and other IP configuration information to network devices. IPX is a legacy protocol used by Novell NetWare networks. AIX is an operating system used by IBM servers. X.25 is a packet-switched protocol used for wide area networks. None of these options refer to IP configuration.

Which of the Following Is an Automated Mechanism Used to Assign