What is a function of a DNS server?
- It maps IP addresses to physical addresses.
- It assigns logical address information to host computers.
- It determines the IP address that is associated with a specific host domain name.
- It translates private IP addresses to public IP addresses.
Explanation: Hosts are assigned with IP addresses in order to communicate over the network. Hosts are registered with domain names so people can remember and recognize them easily. However, computers are connected through their IP addresses. DNS provides the service to map the domain name to its IP address.
Exam with this question: Networking Essentials (Version 2) - Modules 9 - 12: Data Communications and Network Services Group Exam
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