Medium-Easy Understand Networking Fundamentals Multiple Choice
Why does DNS primarily use UDP instead of TCP?
Understand — Tests comprehension and ability to explain concepts.
Answer Options
A UDP is more secure than TCP
B DNS queries are small and fast; UDP overhead is much lower; retries are simple
C TCP is not supported by DNS servers
D UDP provides guaranteed delivery for DNS
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