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117-201 · Question #48

What is the purpose of a PTR record?

The correct answer is B. To provide IP to name resolution. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

Question

What is the purpose of a PTR record?

Options

  • ATo provide name to IP resolution.
  • BTo provide IP to name resolution.
  • CTo direct email to a specific host.
  • DTo provide additional host information.
  • ETo direct clients to another nameserver.

How the community answered

(51 responses)
  • A
    10% (5)
  • B
    80% (41)
  • D
    6% (3)
  • E
    4% (2)

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