Practice Internet Naming and the Domain Name System (DNS) - 2.1 | Module 2: The Application Layer | Computer Network
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does DNS stand for?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how names are resolved to addresses.

Question 2

Easy

Give one reason why domain names are used instead of IP addresses.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider memorability and user experience.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What primary function does DNS serve?

  • It stores web pages
  • It translates domain names to IP addresses
  • It encrypts web traffic

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how you find a website.

Question 2

True or False: CNAME records can point to an IP address directly.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what CNAME stands for.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design a simple flowchart that illustrates the DNS name resolution process from when a user types a URL to when the browser displays the webpage.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Include all the steps discussed in class, making sure to show how queries are escalated.

Question 2

Suppose you have a DNS query that keeps failing. Suggest a troubleshooting process to resolve the issue.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the layers of checks involved in problem verification.

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