9 Questions
Which system provides a simple way for us to communicate with devices on the internet without remembering complex numbers?
DNS
What does DNS stand for?
Domain Name Service
What does an IP address look like?
104.26.10.229
Why is DNS important for visiting websites?
To translate domain names into IP addresses
Which type of TLD is used for geographical purposes?
ccTLD
Which TLD is used for commercial purposes?
.com
Which TLD is used for educational purposes?
.edu
Which TLD is used for government websites?
.gov
Which of the following is not a gTLD?
.ca
Study Notes
Domain Name System (DNS)
- Provides a simple way to communicate with devices on the internet without remembering complex numbers.
DNS Meaning
- DNS stands for Domain Name System.
IP Address
- An IP address is a complex number that looks like this: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (e.g., 192.0.2.1).
Importance of DNS
- DNS is important for visiting websites because it translates domain names into IP addresses that computers can understand.
Top-Level Domains (TLDs)
Geographical TLD
- .geo is used for geographical purposes.
Commercial TLD
- .com is used for commercial purposes.
Educational TLD
- .edu is used for educational purposes.
Government TLD
- .gov is used for government websites.
Not a gTLD
- .mil is not a generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD).
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