Computer Networks · Class 12 · CBSE · Science Computer Science
Which service converts a human-readable domain name such as www.cbse.gov.in into its corresponding IP address?
Practice question from Computer Networks (Class 12 · CBSE · Science Computer Science), with the correct answer and a step-by-step solution.
easy · MCQ · Q-CF6C84
Which service converts a human-readable domain name such as www.cbse.gov.in into its corresponding IP address?
- A.DNSCorrect answer
- B.FTP
- C.HTTP
- D.SMTP
Solution
DNS (Domain Name System) resolves domain names into IP addresses so that clients can locate the required network server.
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