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FC0-U71 Practice Question: Based on the exhibit, which of the following is…
Exhibit
Refer to the exhibit. ipconfig /all output: IPv4 Address: 192.168.1.100 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway: 192.168.1.1 DHCP Server: 192.168.1.1 DNS Server: 8.8.8.8
Based on the exhibit, which of the following is the purpose of the DNS server address?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often confuse the DNS server's role with that of a DHCP server or a router, especially when the exhibit shows network configuration fields where both DNS and gateway addresses are listed.
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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.
Correct answer & explanation
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To convert domain names to IP addresses
The DNS server address is used to resolve human-readable domain names (like www.example.com) into machine-readable IP addresses. This is the fundamental purpose of the Domain Name System, which translates names to IPs so that network devices can locate and communicate with each other.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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To convert domain names to IP addresses
Why this is correct
DNS resolves hostnames to IP addresses for network communication.
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To encrypt network traffic
Why it's wrong here
Encryption is not a DNS function; DNS is primarily for name resolution.
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To route packets to the internet
Why it's wrong here
Routing is performed by the default gateway/router.
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To assign IP addresses to clients
Why it's wrong here
IP address assignment is done by DHCP servers.
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