Practice The Hierarchical and Distributed Structure of DNS - 2.1.3 | Module 2: The Application Layer | Computer Network
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What do Root DNS Servers do?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of their position in the DNS hierarchy.

Question 2

Easy

How many Root clusters are there?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall the types of servers in DNS.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary function of Root DNS Servers?

  • Store all domain name records
  • Direct queries to TLD servers
  • Cache user requests

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about their position in the hierarchy!

Question 2

True or False: Authoritative DNS Servers hold the definitive records for domain names.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider which servers are trusted for accurate information.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Why is it necessary for DNS to have a hierarchy and not a flat structure?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the organizational efficiency in processing and managing requests.

Question 2

Explain the potential impact on Internet usability if Root DNS servers were to malfunction.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how the internet relies on DNS for navigation.

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