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Which system provides a simple way for us to communicate with devices on the internet without remembering complex numbers?
Which system provides a simple way for us to communicate with devices on the internet without remembering complex numbers?
- TCP
- HTTP
- FTP
- DNS (correct)
What does DNS stand for?
What does DNS stand for?
- Data Naming System
- Domain Name Service (correct)
- Digital Network System
- Dynamic Network Server
What does an IP address look like?
What does an IP address look like?
- 192.168.1.1
- domain.com
- 104.26.10.229 (correct)
- www.infosys.com
Why is DNS important for visiting websites?
Why is DNS important for visiting websites?
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Which type of TLD is used for geographical purposes?
Which type of TLD is used for geographical purposes?
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Which TLD is used for commercial purposes?
Which TLD is used for commercial purposes?
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Which TLD is used for educational purposes?
Which TLD is used for educational purposes?
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Which TLD is used for government websites?
Which TLD is used for government websites?
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Which of the following is not a gTLD?
Which of the following is not a gTLD?
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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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Test your knowledge of DNS and IP addresses with this quiz! Learn more about how DNS works and understand the importance of IP addresses in internet communication.
