Arrange the following steps in proper sequence for the typical process of a DNS query:
(A) Query authoritative DNS server
(B) Query local DNS server
(C) Local DNS server checks cache
(D) Query root DNS server
(E) Query TLD DNS server
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Correct answer: D. (B), (C), (D), (E), (A)
Explanation
The client asks its local DNS server, which checks its cache. On a miss it queries a root server, then the TLD server, then the authoritative server.More Data Communication and Computer Networks questions
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