CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1102) — Question 645

A technician needs to override DNS and redirect IP addresses and URLs to different locations. Which of the following should the technician do?

Answer options

• A. Install signal repeaters.
• B. Edit the hosts file.
• C. Configure the firewall.
• D. Enable port forwarding.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, as editing the hosts file allows for manual mapping of IP addresses to URLs, effectively overriding DNS resolution. The other options do not provide a mechanism for redirecting URL resolutions; signal repeaters enhance signal strength, firewalls control traffic flow, and port forwarding directs traffic to specific devices but does not change DNS settings.