Hosts typically obtain their subnet mask information from _____.
A)network administrators,who configure hosts manually at first boot
B)DHCP
C)the factory,where the subnet mask is hard-wired during computer assembly
D)None of the above

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Hosts typically obtain their subnet mask information from DHCP servers. DHCP servers automatically provide IP addresses, subnet masks, and other network configuration information to hosts. This eliminates the need for network administrators to manually configure each host at first boot, as mentioned in option A. Option C is incorrect, as subnet masks are not hard-wired during computer assembly. Option D is also incorrect, as hosts must have a subnet mask to communicate on a network.

Hosts Typically Obtain Their Subnet Mask Information from _____