Why would you create a fixed address?

• A. allocate/fix a specific IP address to a specific client
• B. to enable dynamic addressing
• C. to share IPs among clients
• D. to disable DHCP on the network

Answer: (A)

Creating a fixed address means assigning a specific IP to a particular device so it always uses that exact address. This is often done by reserving an IP in DHCP (tied to the device’s MAC address) or by statically configuring the device. The benefit is predictable reachability: servers, printers, or other services can be reliably found at the same address, which simplifies DNS mappings, firewall rules, and monitoring. It’s the opposite of dynamic addressing, which assigns different IPs over time, and it doesn’t involve sharing IPs or turning off DHCP.