Domain Name System (DNS) Quiz

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

• To store website content

• To translate domain names into IP addresses

• To create domain names

• To host websites

Which of the following is an example of a domain name?

• 111.250.189.11

• www.marysflowershop.com

• DNS Server

• IP Address

What does an IP address do?

• Identifies a device or server on the internet

• Translates domain names

• Stores website data

• Hosts domain names

What role does a DNS server play in the DNS process?

• It creates domain names

• It stores every domain name

• It hosts websites

• It translates IP addresses into domain names

What is the first step in using a DNS?

• The DNS server responds with the correct IP address

• The computer uses the IP address to connect

• The domain name is typed into a web browser

• The web browser asks a DNS server for the IP address

What happens after the DNS server responds with the correct IP address?

• The domain name is typed into a web browser

• The computer uses the IP address to connect with the website

• The DNS server stores the domain name

• The web browser asks for the domain name

What is required to keep a domain name active?

• A one-time registration

• Payment to a domain registrar

• Hosting the domain on a server

• Creating a new domain name

Which step is necessary to create a website with a unique domain name?

• Choose a domain extension

• Store the domain name on a DNS server

• Use the IP address directly

• Create a new DNS server

What is a domain registrar?

• A company that hosts websites

• A company authorized to sell domain names

• A server that stores IP addresses

• A tool to translate domain names

What is the purpose of linking a domain to a web hosting service?

• To translate domain names

• To store the domain name

• To make the website accessible online

• To create a new domain name