General knowledge question

What is the primary purpose of a DNS server?

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To resolve domain names to IP addresses

A DNS (Domain Name System) server translates human-friendly domain names into IP addresses that computers use to identify each other on the network.

This question appeared in the Wizzy Quiz round for Friday 4 September 2026.

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