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What this question is testing
Objective: Troubleshooting
Prompt focus: Two devices on the same network are configured with the identical IP address, and both report a conflict and lose connectivity intermittently. Which is the correct resolution?
Why the correct answer works
Assign one device a unique IP address so each host on the network is distinct
Each host needs a unique IP, so assigning one device a different address resolves the conflict.
Why the tempting wrong answer fails
The tempting wrong answer usually loses because it skips the key condition, priority, or evidence in the prompt.
Plain-language takeaway
Every host on a network must have a unique IP address. When two devices share the same address, an IP address conflict occurs and both experience intermittent connectivity loss. The resolution is to assign one of the devices a different, unused IP…
Simple analogy
Think of troubleshooting like following a short checklist: identify the clue, confirm the rule, and then make the move that fits this exact scenario.
How to review it before a retake
- Underline the command word and name what the question is asking before rereading the choices.
- Compare the correct answer against the closest distractor and write the exact detail that separates them.
- Retest this objective with a fresh question without looking at the rationale first.