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How does a DNS server improve network efficiency when resolving domain names?

The correct answer is C. by caching DNS records to reduce the number of external queries. DNS servers cache previously looked-up records so that repeat requests can be answered locally without querying upstream servers, reducing external traffic and lookup latency.

Submitted by ricky.ec· Mar 5, 2026

Question

How does a DNS server improve network efficiency when resolving domain names?

Options

  • Aby using round-robin scheduling to balance the load across multiple servers
  • Bby permanently storing all DNS records for faster access
  • Cby caching DNS records to reduce the number of external queries
  • Dby compressing DNS records to decrease their size

How the community answered

(41 responses)
  • A
    2% (1)
  • C
    95% (39)
  • D
    2% (1)

Explanation

DNS servers cache previously looked-up records so that repeat requests can be answered locally without querying upstream servers, reducing external traffic and lookup latency.

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#DNS#DNS caching#Network efficiency

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