Which of the following network services provides name resolution? (Choose all that apply)
A.
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
B.
DNS (Domain Name Service)
C.
WINS (Windows Internet Name Service)
D.
NAT (Network Address Translation)
Explanation:
A, Domain Name Service (DNS) server resolves fully qualified domain names and host names to IP addresses while a Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) server is a Microsoft NetBIOS name server that resolves a NetBIOS names to IP address, allowing clients to access network resources by computer name rather than by IP address.Incorrect Answers:
A: A, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server provides dynamic IP configuration to DHCP clients. It is not used for name resolution.
D: NAT allows multiple private IP addresses to be mapped to a single public IP address, and allows hosts on a private network to connect to the Internet. It does not provide name resolution.
References:
Charles J. Brooks, Server+ Certification Exam Cram 2 (Exam SK0-002), QUE Publishing, Indianapolis, 2006, pp. 18-25.
David Groth and Toby Skandier, Network+ Study Guide (4th Edition), Sybex, Alameda CA, 2005, pp. 136-144, 245.