NetworkingQuestion 31 of 100
A client shows an IP address in the 169.254.x.x range. What does this indicate?
a.A static public IP
b.A successful DHCP lease
c.APIPA — the client failed to reach a DHCP server
d.An IPv6 link-local address
Explanation
An address in 169.254.0.0/16 is APIPA, which a Windows host self-assigns when no DHCP server responds. It signals a DHCP problem rather than a normal lease.
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