To answer this question, you need to understand the purpose of each file listed.
Option A) HOSTS - This option is correct. The HOSTS file is a local file on a workstation that resolves names similar to a DNS server. It contains a list of IP addresses and corresponding hostnames. When a user on the workstation tries to access a website or network resource, the computer first checks the HOSTS file to see if there is a match for the hostname. If there is a match, the IP address from the HOSTS file is used to connect to the resource directly, bypassing the DNS server.
Option B) DHCP - This option is incorrect. DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is a network protocol used to assign IP addresses and other network configuration settings to devices on a network. While DHCP can provide IP addresses to workstations, it does not resolve names similar to a DNS server.
Option C) DNSHOSTS - This option is incorrect. There is no standard file named DNSHOSTS that resolves names similar to a DNS server. The HOSTS file is the correct file for this purpose.
Option D) NAMEHOSTS - This option is incorrect. There is no standard file named NAMEHOSTS that resolves names similar to a DNS server. The HOSTS file is the correct file for this purpose.
Option E) SMHOSTS - This option is incorrect. There is no standard file named SMHOSTS that resolves names similar to a DNS server. The HOSTS file is the correct file for this purpose.
The correct answer is A) HOSTS. This option is correct because the HOSTS file on a workstation resolves names similar to a DNS server by mapping hostnames to IP addresses.