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220-1102 Practice Question: DNS translates hostnames to IP addresses.
This 220-1102 practice question tests your understanding of dns translates hostnames to ip addresses.. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. A key principle to apply: dNS translates hostnames to IP addresses.. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
A technician is supporting a field engineer tablet. The immediate goal is to reach websites by IP address but not hostname. Which tool, control, or procedure is the best fit?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Good practice is not just finding the correct option. The wrong answers often show the exact trap the exam wants you to fall into.
A
Distractor review
Local Users and Groups
Local user management does not directly address the stated issue.
B
Best answer
DNS client configuration and resolver reachability
DNS client configuration and resolver reachability directly supports the stated troubleshooting, security, or operational goal.
C
Distractor review
System Restore
System Restore is useful for reversing certain Windows changes but is not the best fit for this specific goal.
D
Distractor review
Event Viewer
Event Viewer is useful for logs, but this scenario requires a different primary tool or control.
Answer analysis
Why the other options are wrong
Understanding why incorrect options are tempting is as important as knowing the correct answer.
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Local Users and Groups
Local user management does not directly address the stated issue.
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System Restore
System Restore is useful for reversing certain Windows changes but is not the best fit for this specific goal.
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Event Viewer
Event Viewer is useful for logs, but this scenario requires a different primary tool or control.
Common exam trap
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Candidates might be tempted by Event Viewer, mistaking a symptom for the root cause, but it's a diagnostic tool, not a solution for DNS issues.
Technical deep dive
How to think about this question
The core concept being tested here is the Domain Name System (DNS) and its role in network communication. DNS client configuration and resolver reachability are paramount when a device, like the field engineer's tablet, needs to translate human-readable hostnames (like google.com) into machine-readable IP addresses (like 142.250.191.78). The scenario explicitly states the immediate goal is to reach websites by IP address *but not hostname*. This constraint immediately points to a DNS issue. If the tablet can reach sites by IP but not hostname, it means the underlying network connectivity is likely fine, but the name resolution process is failing. Troubleshooting DNS involves checking the tablet's IP configuration for correct DNS server addresses, ensuring those DNS servers are reachable (e.g., via `ping` or `nslookup`), and verifying no local host file entries are interfering. By ensuring the DNS client is correctly configured and can communicate with a functional DNS resolver, the tablet would then be able to translate hostnames to IP addresses, resolving the stated problem. The other options, while valid Windows tools, do not address this specific network name resolution problem. Local Users and Groups manages user accounts, System Restore reverts system changes, and Event Viewer reviews logs; none directly fix a hostname resolution failure.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- DNS translates hostnames to IP addresses.
- DNS client configuration specifies DNS server IP addresses.
- DNS resolver reachability ensures communication with DNS servers.
- If IP access works but hostname access fails, DNS is the likely culprit.
TExam Day Tips
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
DNS translates hostnames to IP addresses.
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DNS translates hostnames to IP addresses.
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