Which of the following provides name resolution on the Internet?
A.
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server
B.
DNS (Domain Name Service) server
C.
WINS (Windows Internet Name Service) server
D.
RAS (Remote Access Service) server
Explanation:
The internet uses fully qualified domain names. A, Domain Name Service (DNS) server resolves fully qualified domain names and host names to IP addresses.Incorrect Answers:
A: A, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server provides dynamic IP configuration to DHCP clients.
C: 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.
D: A Remote Access Service (RAS) server allows remote clients to access a LAN though a dial-up connection and allows the remote clients to access files and services on the LAN.
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.