312-50V13 · Question #175
What is the purpose of DNS AAAA record?
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.
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- AAuthorization, Authentication and Auditing record
- BAddress prefix record
- CAddress database record
- DIPv6 address resolution record
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- D90% (26)
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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.
This describes security functions (Authorization, Authentication, and Auditing), not a DNS record type.
While IPv6 addresses have prefixes, 'Address prefix record' is not a standard DNS record type.
This is too generic and not the specific name or purpose of the AAAA record.
The AAAA record, often pronounced 'quad-A' record, is a type of DNS record that specifically maps a domain name to an IPv6 address. This record is crucial for IPv6-enabled hosts and services to resolve domain names to their corresponding IPv6 addresses, facilitating communication over the IPv6 network.
Concept tested: DNS AAAA record purpose
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/networking/dns/what-is-dns
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