Question 146Asked in CIL MT Systems, 24 Aug 2026 (3:00 PM, CBT-26)

What is the purpose of the Root Name Server in the DNS hierarchy?

  1. AIt provides IP addresses of Authoritative Name Servers for Top-Level Domains (TLDs)
  2. BIt resolves domain names directly
  3. CIt assigns domain names
  4. DIt caches DNS records for fast access
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Correct answer: (A) It provides IP addresses of Authoritative Name Servers for Top-Level Domains (TLDs)

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