Reflection on IP Address Assignment

What type of IP address is assigned to the device's NIC, and will verify that the IP function is operating correctly on the device?

1) Static IP address
2) Dynamic IP address
3) Private IP address
4) Public IP address
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Answer:

Typically, a device's NIC is assigned a dynamic IP address by DHCP, which indicates the IP stack is operational when successfully assigned. A static IP can be manually configured to verify IP function. Both private and public IPs can be static or dynamic.

The type of IP address that is assigned to a device's Network Interface Card (NIC) and can be used to verify that IP functioning is correct on the device could vary depending on the context. However, typically a dynamic IP address would be assigned by a DHCP server and, when successfully assigned, it indicates that the IP stack is operational on the device. On the other hand, a static IP address must be manually configured, which also can be used to confirm the operation of the IP function when set correctly. Both private and public IP addresses can be either dynamic or static, but these terms refer to the address's visibility and reachability on the internet, where private IPs are used within local networks and public IPs are used on the internet.