Which protocol is responsible for translating domain names into IP addresses?

Options

  • A. DHCP
  • B. DNS
  • C. ARP
  • D. More than one of the above
  • E. None of the above

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

B. DNS

Detailed Explanation

Correct Answer: DNS

  • DNS stands for Domain Name System.
  • It translates domain names such as example.com into IP addresses.
  • DNS commonly uses UDP port 53 and can also use TCP port 53.