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Given the domain name example.com, what does the DNS server do when you type it in your browser?

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Intro to Computing - How the Internet Works
Given the domain name example.com, what does the DNS server do when you type it in your browser?
AIt translates <code>example.com</code> into its IP address
BIt encrypts your browsing data
CIt stores the website files locally
DIt blocks access to the website
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Understand DNS server role

    DNS servers translate domain names into IP addresses so browsers can find websites.
  2. Step 2: Match the action to the options

    Only It translates example.com into its IP address describes this translation process correctly.
  3. Final Answer:

    It translates example.com into its IP address -> Option A
  4. Quick Check:

    DNS = Domain to IP translation [OK]
Quick Trick: DNS converts names to numbers (IP addresses) [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Thinking DNS encrypts data
  • Believing DNS stores website files
  • Assuming DNS blocks websites

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