200-901 Network Fundamentals Practice Question
Which DNS record type is used to verify domain ownership for email security (SPF)?
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Why each option matters
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TXT record
SPF (Sender Policy Framework) is stored in a TXT record.
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A record
Why it's wrong here
A record maps a hostname to an IPv4 address.
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CNAME record
Why it's wrong here
CNAME aliases one name to another.
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MX record
Why it's wrong here
MX record specifies mail servers.
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TXT record
Why this is correct
TXT records can contain arbitrary text, including SPF data.
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