GATE CS 2016 Set 1 — Question 34

MCQ+1 / -0.33EasyDNSApplication LayerComputer NetworksARP & RARPNetwork Layer: AddressingDHCP

Computer Networks → Application Layer → ARP & RARP

Last updated 5 September 2026

Question

Which one of the following protocols is NOT used to resolve one form of address to another one?

Correct answer (C) DHCP Solution DNS (Domain Name System): Resolves Domain Names (e.g., www.google.com) to IP addresses. ARP (Address Resolution Protocol): Resolves IP addresses to MAC (hardware) addresses. RARP (Reverse Address Resolution Protocol): Resolves MAC addresses to IP addresses. DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol): Used to dynamically assign IP addresses and other configuration parameters to devices on a network. While it involves addresses, it is a configuration protocol, not primarily an address resolution protocol used to map one address type to another for communication flow like the others. Thus, DHCP is the correct answer. Turn this into a strength. Explore AI-powered practice and doubt support with Success Tracker.

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Correct answer (C) DHCP Solution DNS (Domain Name System): Resolves Domain Names (e.g., www.google.com) to IP addresses. ARP (Address Resolution Protocol): Resolves IP addresses to MAC (hardware) addresses. RARP (Reverse Address Resolution Protocol): Resolves MAC addresses to IP addresses. DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol): Used to dynamically assign IP addresses and other configuration parameters to devices on a network. While it involves addresses, it is a configuration protocol, not primarily an address resolution protocol used to map one address type to another for communication flow like the others. Thus, DHCP is the correct answer.

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