In terms of network addressing, what is the difference between static and dynamic assignment?

Dynamic addresses are assigned automatically by a network service, typically through a protocol like DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol). This assignment process occurs when a device connects to the network, enabling it to request an IP address and receive a unique address that may change over time as devices connect and disconnect from the network.

This automatic assignment is advantageous because it simplifies network management, allowing devices to join the network without manual configuration. The addresses can be assigned from a pool of available addresses and are usually temporary, meaning they may be released back to the pool after a certain period or when a device disconnects.

The other options do not accurately represent the characteristics of dynamic address assignment or confuse the definitions of static and dynamic addressing. Static addresses, in contrast, are manually assigned and remain constant unless changed by a network administrator.