[Solved] Given the domain name example.com, what does the DNS server do when you type it in your browser? — Ans: It translates example.com into its IP address | Intro to Computing

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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:

Step 1: Understand DNS server role
DNS servers translate domain names into IP addresses so browsers can find websites.
Step 2: Match the action to the options
Only It translates example.com into its IP address describes this translation process correctly.
Final Answer:
It translates example.com into its IP address -> Option A
Quick Check:
DNS = Domain to IP translation [OK]

Quick Trick: DNS converts names to numbers (IP addresses) [OK]

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