Practice - Internet Naming and the Domain Name System (DNS)
Practice Questions
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What does DNS stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about how names are resolved to addresses.
Give one reason why domain names are used instead of IP addresses.
💡 Hint: Consider memorability and user experience.
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What primary function does DNS serve?
💡 Hint: Think about how you find a website.
True or False: CNAME records can point to an IP address directly.
💡 Hint: Consider what CNAME stands for.
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Challenge Problems
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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.
💡 Hint: Include all the steps discussed in class, making sure to show how queries are escalated.
Suppose you have a DNS query that keeps failing. Suggest a troubleshooting process to resolve the issue.
💡 Hint: Think about the layers of checks involved in problem verification.
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