Which of the following is the correct syntax to use dig to query the A record of example.com?

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Linux CLI - Networking Commands

Which of the following is the correct syntax to use dig to query the A record of example.com?

Adig -A example.com

Bdig example.com -t A

Cdig example.com A

Ddig -query=A example.com

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Recall dig syntax for record type
The correct syntax uses the -t option to specify the record type, e.g., dig example.com -t A.
Step 2: Match syntax to options
dig example.com -t A matches this syntax.
Final Answer:
dig example.com -t A -> Option B
Quick Check:
dig -t TYPE domain = query record [OK]

Quick Trick: Use -t to specify record type: dig example.com -t A [OK]

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