DNS Flashcards
1
Q
What does DNS stand for?
A
Domain Name System
2
Q
What is the primary function of DNS?
A
To translate domain names into IP addresses and vice versa.
3
Q
Which protocol is commonly used by DNS for communication between clients and servers?
A
UDP (User Datagram Protocol)
4
Q
Which record type in DNS is used to map a domain name to an IP address?
A
A record
5
Q
True or False: DNS operates on port 53.
A
True
6
Q
What is the role of a DNS resolver?
A
It is responsible for making DNS queries on behalf of clients and returning the corresponding IP addresses.
7
Q
What is a DNS zone?
A
It is a portion of the DNS namespace managed by a specific DNS server or a group of servers.
