FC0-U71 Infrastructure Practice Question
A user connects to a website using its domain name. Which server translates that domain name into an IP address?
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Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
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DNS server
DNS (Domain Name System) servers resolve domain names to IP addresses, enabling browsers to locate web servers.
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Proxy server
Why it's wrong here
Proxy servers can cache content and filter traffic but are not primarily for DNS resolution.
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DNS server
Why this is correct
DNS servers translate domain names to IP addresses.
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Web server
Why it's wrong here
Web servers host websites; they do not perform DNS resolution.
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DHCP server
Why it's wrong here
DHCP assigns IP addresses to devices, but does not resolve domain names.
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