CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201) — Question 175

Which of the following DNS records displays the destination of incoming email on a domain?

Answer options

• A. CNAME
• B. TXT
• C. MX
• D. AAAA

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The MX (Mail Exchange) record is specifically designed to direct email traffic to the correct mail servers for a domain. The other options, such as CNAME, TXT, and AAAA, serve different purposes and do not handle email routing.