What does it mean if a system's IP address is within the 169.254/16 network?

What will be an ideal response?


If a system's IP address is within the 169.254/16 network, it means that it is using an Automatic Private IP Address (APIPA), which means that it was unable to contact a DHCP server to receive IP information, and assigned an address to itself from the APIPA range.

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a: mkdir - -parent level-1/level-2 b: mkdir - -l level-1/level-2 c: mkdir -l level-1/level-2 d: mkdir -hierarchy level-1/level-2 e: mkdir -p level-1 level-2

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In the system services menu, the ____ column shows how a service is started when the computer boots.

A. Startup Type B. Run As C. Mode D. Status

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To be certain that employees understand the policy, the document must be written at a reasonable __________, with minimal technical jargon and management terminology.

A. reading level B. level of formatting C. cost D. size

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_______________ refers to the spacing between two characters.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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