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Which DNS record type is used to map a domain to an IPv6 address?

easy📝 Conceptual Q3 of 15
AWS - Route 53
Which DNS record type is used to map a domain to an IPv6 address?
AMX record
BAAAA record
CA record
DCNAME record
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Recall DNS record types

    A records map to IPv4, AAAA records map to IPv6 addresses.

  2. Step 2: Identify correct record

    Only AAAA record maps domain names to IPv6 addresses.

  3. Final Answer:

    AAAA record -> Option B

  4. Quick Check:

    IPv6 DNS record = AAAA [OK]
Quick Trick: AAAA = IPv6 address mapping [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Choosing A record for IPv6
  • Confusing MX with IP mapping
  • Using CNAME for IP addresses

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