Which of the following protocols rely on DNS for host name resolution?
A.
TCP/IP
B.
IPX/SPX
C.
NetBEUI
D.
AppleTalk
Explanation:
TCP/IP uses DNS for host name resolution.
Incorrect Answers:
B: IPX/SPX relies on either Bindery Services or Novell Directory Services (NDS) for name resolution.
C: NetBEUI has no structure to its addressing format, making name resolution impossible.
D: AppleTalk uses the Name Binding Protocol (NBP) to resolve a computer name to its network address.Reference:
David Groth and Toby Skandier, Network+ Study Guide (4th Edition), Sybex, Alameda CA, 2005, pp. 78-80, 90, 143.