A DHCP client sends a ____ message to a DHCP server that declines an offered IP address.
A) DHCPNack
B) DHCPAck
C) DHCPDecline
D) DHCPRelease

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When a DHCP client declines an offered IP address, it sends a DHCPDecline message to the DHCP server. The DHCP server may offer a different IP address to the client or may attempt to troubleshoot and resolve any issues with the declined IP address. DHCPNAck is a message sent by the DHCP server to the client to indicate that the requested IP address is not available. DHCPAck is a message sent by the DHCP server to the client to confirm the allocation of an IP address. DHCPRelease is a message sent by the client to the DHCP server to release the assigned IP address.

A DHCP Client Sends a ____ Message to a DHCP