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MSCA 70-291 Windows Server 2003 Exam Prep

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Chad has not modified the default settings for DNS on the DHCP client or the server. On a client running Windows XP Professional, which of the following client records will be updated in DNS by the DHCP server?
  1. A
  2. MX
  3. PTR
  4. AX
Explanation
Answer - C - The PTR resource record will be updated in DNS by the DHCP server.

Key Takeaway: PTR records are used to resolve IP addresses into hostnames. A PTR record, also referred to as a Reverse IP record, is an A record in reverse. An A record, DNS lists a FQDN such as abc.com and points it to an IP address. A PTR record lists an IP address and points it to a FQDN such as abc.com.
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