COMPTIA A+ Practice Exam

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What does APIPA stand for?

Automatic Public Internet Protocol Addressing
Automatic Private Internet Protocol Addressing
Automated Public Internet Protocol Allocation
Automated Private Internet Protocol Allocation

The correct answer is: Automatic Private Internet Protocol Addressing

APIPA stands for Automatic Private Internet Protocol Addressing. This is a feature of computer operating systems that allows devices to automatically assign themselves an IP address if there is no DHCP server available. The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the purpose of APIPA or include the word "private" which is a crucial part of the acronym. Option A is also incorrect because it includes the word "public" which is not accurate for this type of addressing. Option C and D are both incorrect because they use the words "Allocation" and "Allocation" instead of "Addressing" which is what the "AA" in APIPA stands for. Furthermore, the use of the word "Automated" in the other options is less accurate than "Automatic" since APIPA refers to a self-assigned process rather than a fully automated one. Overall, the correct answer is B because it is the most accurate and specific in describing the purpose of APIPA.