Multiple choice

Which of the following computer networking protocols is used by a host computer to request its IP address when its MAC address is available?

  1. POP

  2. IMAP

  3. SMTP

  4. ARP

  5. RARP

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E Correct answer
Explanation

The Reverse Address Resolution Protocol (RARP) is a computer networking protocol used by a host computer to request its Internet Protocol (IPv4) address from an administrative host, when it has its Link Layer or hardware address available, such as a MAC address.