What is DHCP?

DHCP or Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol is a network protocol for dynamic host configuration.

What is the purpose of DHCP?

The purpose of DHCP is to allow individual computers on a network to obtain their network settings from a server (an example of this is IP).

What is its intended use?

Its purpose in using the DHCP protocol is to facilitate network management.

Source: https://sl.wikipedia.org/wiki/DHCP