DNS Client Configuration When you add a DNS server's IP address to a client's DNS search order, what does this configuration do?

Introduction / Context:
Domain Name System (DNS) configuration on a client determines how hostnames are resolved to IP addresses. The DNS “search order” or “server list” directs the client to one or more DNS servers for queries when accessing network and internet resources.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• A client device can be configured with multiple DNS server IPs.
• Servers are queried in order or based on reachability and caching rules.
• The item in question is the effect on the client, not the DNS server.

Concept / Approach:

Supplying a DNS server IP tells the client where to send name-resolution requests. It does not change the client’s own IP or restrict activity beyond how names are resolved. If the first server fails, the client may try the next server in the list.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Verification / Alternative check:

Network tools (nslookup, dig) show queries being sent to configured DNS servers. Packet captures confirm UDP/TCP traffic to port 53 at the listed DNS server IP.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:

Restricts browsing: DNS choice doesn’t inherently restrict web access. Overrides local IP: DNS settings don’t change client addressing. Tells the DNS server where the client is located: Not part of static client configuration. None of the above: Incorrect because a correct statement is present.

Common Pitfalls:

Assuming DNS changes affect routing; misunderstanding search suffixes versus server list; forgetting fallback to secondary DNS when primary is unreachable.

Final Answer:

It tells the local system where the DNS Server is located