Q11easyWhat is an Authoritative Name Server in DNS?AThe first server that the user asks.BA server that caches IP addresses.CA server that protects the network from DDoS.DThe server that holds the actual DNS records for a domain and has the final word on what the IP is.Check AnswerReveal Answer & ExplanationDiscuss on Board
Q12easyWhat is a Mail Transfer Agent (MTA)?AThe recipient's inbox.BA tool that encrypts emails.CThe app where you read email.DThe server-side software responsible for routing and delivering email across the internet (using SMTP).Check AnswerReveal Answer & ExplanationDiscuss on Board
Q13mediumYou need to troubleshoot a website that is not resolving its domain name to an IP. Which command-line tool is specifically designed to query DNS servers?AnetstatBpingCtracertDdig or nslookupCheck AnswerReveal Answer & ExplanationDiscuss on Board
Q14easyIn DNS, what is a TTL (Time to Live) value?AThe time it takes for the website to load.BThe server's uptime.CThe duration, in seconds, for which a DNS record should be cached by a recursive resolver.DThe time the website owner bought the domain.Check AnswerReveal Answer & ExplanationDiscuss on Board
Q15easyWhat is an HTTP Cookie used for?ATo execute scripts in the browser.BTo enable session persistence, since HTTP is inherently stateless.CTo encrypt the connection.DTo store binary images in the database.Check AnswerReveal Answer & ExplanationDiscuss on Board
Q16easyWhat is the "Root Server" in the DNS hierarchy?AThe server at the top of the hierarchy that directs queries to the appropriate TLD (Top Level Domain) server (e.g., .com or .org).BThe server that runs the OS for a domain.CThe local computer's cache.DThe server that stores user passwords.Check AnswerReveal Answer & ExplanationDiscuss on Board
Q17easyA web server has an A record and a AAAA record. What do they resolve to respectively?ABoth resolve to IPv4.BBoth resolve to IPv6.CA resolves to IPv4; AAAA resolves to IPv6.DBoth resolve to a hostname.Check AnswerReveal Answer & ExplanationDiscuss on Board
Q18mediumYou are downloading a large installation file using an FTP client. Which port is typically used for the FTP control connection?A53B21C80D25Check AnswerReveal Answer & ExplanationDiscuss on Board
Q19hardIn the context of DNS, what is Recursive Resolution?AThe process where a DNS server queries other DNS servers on your behalf until it finds the IP.BWhen the user is asked to provide the IP.CWhen you look up the same domain twice.DWhen the root server answers every question.Check AnswerReveal Answer & ExplanationDiscuss on Board
Q20easyA client tries to connect to a server via DHCP, but the server is down. What happens?AThe client crashes.BThe client gets an APIPA address (169.254.x.x) and cannot reach the Internet.CThe client waits forever.DThe client defaults to a public IP.Check AnswerReveal Answer & ExplanationDiscuss on Board