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N10-005 · Question #129

Which of the following is the definition of a DNS server?

The correct answer is B. Translates FQDN's to IP addresses. Domain Name System (DNS) is the name resolution protocol for TCP/IP networks, such as the Internet. Client computers query a DNS server to resolve memorable, alphanumeric DNS names to the IP addresses that computers use to communicate with each other.

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Question

Which of the following is the definition of a DNS server?

Options

  • AHosts proprietary business applications
  • BTranslates FQDN's to IP addresses
  • CProvides network IDS/IPS security
  • DAssigns IP addresses to network devices

How the community answered

(22 responses)
  • B
    91% (20)
  • C
    5% (1)
  • D
    5% (1)

Explanation

Domain Name System (DNS) is the name resolution protocol for TCP/IP networks, such as the Internet. Client computers query a DNS server to resolve memorable, alphanumeric DNS names to the IP addresses that computers use to communicate with each other.

Topics

#DNS#FQDN resolution#name resolution#domain names

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