CompTIA 220-1201 Question Answer
Which of the following DNS record types is used to direct email to a mail server?
CNAME
SRV
MX
SOA
An MX (Mail Exchange) record specifies the mail server responsible for receiving email for a domain.
Why Not A (CNAME): CNAME is used for domain aliasing, not for email delivery.
Why Not B (SRV): SRV records are used to locate specific services, not mail servers.
Why Not D (SOA): SOA records provide domain information but do not handle email.
CompTIA A+ Exam Reference: Core 1 (220-1201), Section 2.6, DNS record types.
TESTED 18 Aug 2025
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