Multiple choice

What is the mechanism by which a computer obtains an internet address?

  1. Reverse Address Resolution protocol (RARP)

  2. Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)

  3. Dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP)

  4. Internet protocol (IP)

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Explanation

RARP is the protocol, which is used to obtain the internet address for a computer, whereas ARP is used in a LAN to determine a destination computer's hardware address.