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312-50V13 Question #175: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is D: IPv6 address resolution record. The purpose of a DNS AAAA record is to map a hostname to an IPv6 address, enabling devices to find and connect to servers using the IPv6 protocol.
Submitted by tarun92· Mar 6, 2026Footprinting and Reconnaissance
Question
What is the purpose of DNS AAAA record?
Options
- AAuthorization, Authentication and Auditing record
- BAddress prefix record
- CAddress database record
- DIPv6 address resolution record
Explanation
The purpose of a DNS AAAA record is to map a hostname to an IPv6 address, enabling devices to find and connect to servers using the IPv6 protocol.
Common mistakes.
- A. This describes security functions (Authorization, Authentication, and Auditing), not a DNS record type.
- B. While IPv6 addresses have prefixes, 'Address prefix record' is not a standard DNS record type.
- C. This is too generic and not the specific name or purpose of the AAAA record.
Concept tested. DNS AAAA record purpose
Reference. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/networking/dns/what-is-dns
Topics
#DNS#AAAA record#IPv6#Network protocols
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