Infoblox NIOS-DDI-Expert Exam - Topic 3 Question 5 Discussion

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Question #: 5
Topic #: 3

A Member in a DHCP Failover pair can assign addresses to new clients, when it is in which state(s)? (Select all that apply.)

ARECOVER DONE

BNORMAL

CCOMMUNICATIONS-INTERRUPTED

DPARTNER-DOWN

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Suggested Answer: B, C, D

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DHCP Failover states determine lease assignment:

B (NORMAL): Both peers assign from their pools---full capacity for new clients. Correct.

C (COMMUNICATIONS-INTERRUPTED): Surviving peer assigns new leases within MCLT limits. Correct.

D (PARTNER-DOWN): Single peer takes full pool, assigns new leases freely. Correct.

A (RECOVER DONE): Post-recovery state before NORMAL---typically doesn't assign until synced, but documentation varies. Likely incorrect here unless transitional.

Practical Example: In an INE lab, test each state, monitor new client IPs, and troubleshoot capacity limits.

by Rima at Mar 18, 2025, 11:28 PM

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Pearly

2 months ago

Surprised to see RECOVER DONE as an option!

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Erick

2 months ago

I think RECOVER DONE works too.

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Dannie

3 months ago

Nope, COMMUNICATIONS-INTERRUPTED is a no-go.

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Precious

3 months ago

Wait, can it really assign in PARTNER-DOWN?

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Janessa

3 months ago

Definitely in NORMAL state.

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Delmy

3 months ago

I’m pretty sure NORMAL is the key state for assigning addresses, but I can't recall if RECOVER DONE is valid too.

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Marion

4 months ago

I feel like PARTNER-DOWN is definitely a no-go for assigning addresses, but I’m a bit confused about RECOVER DONE.

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Felix

4 months ago

I remember practicing a question like this, and I think COMMUNICATIONS-INTERRUPTED means it can't assign addresses.

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Aliza

4 months ago

I think the DHCP server can assign addresses in the NORMAL state, but I'm not sure about RECOVER DONE.

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Mertie

4 months ago

I'm not too sure about this one. I'll have to guess and hope I get it right. The DHCP failover states are a bit of a mystery to me.

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Jacquelyne

4 months ago

Okay, I've got this. The Member can assign addresses in the NORMAL and PARTNER-DOWN states. Gotta be careful with COMMUNICATIONS-INTERRUPTED though.

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Felice

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit confused on the different failover states and their responsibilities. I'll need to review my notes to make sure I understand this properly.

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Lenny

5 months ago

This one looks tricky, but I think I can figure it out. Let me think through the DHCP failover states and which ones allow address assignment.

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Eloisa

10 months ago

Wait, what's a DHCP server again? Is that the thing that gives out IP addresses? I should probably study up on that before the exam...

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Hubert

8 months ago

But it cannot assign addresses when it is in the PARTNER-DOWN state.

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Georgiana

9 months ago

That's right, it's important to understand DHCP for the exam.

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Truman

9 months ago

It can also assign addresses when it is in the RECOVER DONE state.

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Carla

9 months ago

In a DHCP Failover pair, a Member can assign addresses to new clients when it is in the NORMAL state.

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Winfred

10 months ago

Yes, a DHCP server is the one that gives out IP addresses.

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Delisa

10 months ago

Yes, a DHCP server assigns IP addresses to devices on a network.

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Nickolas

10 months ago

I'd say B) NORMAL and D) PARTNER-DOWN. Seems like the server can assign addresses in both cases, just for different reasons.

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Joesph

11 months ago

I think D) PARTNER-DOWN is definitely not a state where the Member can assign addresses, so I agree with Sherell and Jesus.

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Nickolas

11 months ago

I'm not sure about C) COMMUNICATIONS-INTERRUPTED, I don't think the Member can assign addresses in that state.

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Jacob

11 months ago

Haha, I bet the answer is D) PARTNER-DOWN. That's when the other server is down, so this one has to take over. Gotta love it when technology fails on us!

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