GATE CS 2026 Set 2 — Question 22

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Last updated 5 September 2026

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Which one of the following protocols may need to broadcast some of its messages?

Correct answer (C) DHCP Solution DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) uses broadcasting. When a client connects to a network, it broadcasts a DHCPDISCOVER message to find available DHCP servers on the network. SMTP, FTP, and HTTP use TCP and are unicast protocols. Turn this into a strength. Explore AI-powered practice and doubt support with Success Tracker.

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Correct answer (C) DHCP Solution DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) uses broadcasting. When a client connects to a network, it broadcasts a DHCPDISCOVER message to find available DHCP servers on the network. SMTP, FTP, and HTTP use TCP and are unicast protocols.

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