Practice Introduction To The Domain Name System (dns) (2.1.2) - The Application Layer
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Introduction to the Domain Name System (DNS)

Practice - Introduction to the Domain Name System (DNS)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does DNS stand for?

💡 Hint: It's similar to a phonebook for the internet.

Question 2 Easy

What is the role of the Root server in DNS?

💡 Hint: Think of it as the top of the hierarchy.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of the Domain Name System (DNS)?

To provide internet access
To translate domain names to IP addresses
To secure internet traffic

💡 Hint: Consider what you enter in a browser.

Question 2

True or False: DNS is a centralized system.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about how many servers are involved.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

You are tasked with designing a simple DNS-like service for a new local network. What considerations would you take into account regarding server hierarchy, caching, and redundancy?

💡 Hint: Think about how current DNS operates and how it can be simplified.

Challenge 2 Hard

If a TLD server misconfigures its records or goes down, what cascading effects might happen and how could you mitigate these issues in your-designed DNS system?

💡 Hint: Remember why redundancy is critical in distributed systems.

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