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Which record is responsible for containing data on DNS zones and other records?
Which record is responsible for containing data on DNS zones and other records?
Which record is used to perform a reverse DNS lookup?
Which record is used to perform a reverse DNS lookup?
Which record stores information about where mail for the domain should be delivered?
Which record stores information about where mail for the domain should be delivered?
Study Notes
- Start of Authority (SOA) record contains data on DNS zones and other records.
- DNS zone is the part of a domain for which an individual DNS server is responsible.
- Name Server (NS) stores information that identifies the name servers in the domain.
- Service Locator (SRV) is a generalized service location record.
- Canonical Name (CNAME) stores additional hostnames or aliases for hosts in the domain.
- Pointer (PTR) is used to perform a reverse DNS lookup.
- IPv6 Address (AAAA) stores information for IPv6 (128-bit) addresses.
- IPv4 Address (A) stores information for IPv4 (32-bit) addresses.
- Text (TXT) field was originally created to carry human-readable text in a DNS record.
- Mail Exchange (MX) stores information about where mail for the domain should be delivered.
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Description
Test your knowledge of DNS record types with this quiz! From the Start of Authority (SOA) record to the Mail Exchange (MX) record, this quiz covers the essential DNS record types that every network administrator should know. Challenge yourself to identify which record type contains specific data and learn more about how these records work together to make the internet function. Whether you're a seasoned IT professional or just starting to learn about DNS, this quiz is a great way to test your knowledge and learn some new information
