General knowledge question

What is the primary purpose of the DNS in internet technology?

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To translate domain names into IP addresses

DNS, or Domain Name System, translates human-readable domain names into IP addresses, allowing browsers to locate web servers.

This question appeared in the Wizzy Quiz round for Monday 24 August 2026.

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