LPIC-2 Exam 202 (Linux Engineer) — Question 97

What is the purpose of DANE?

Answer options

• A. Verify the integrity of name information retrieved via DNS.
• B. Allow secure dynamic DNS updates.
• C. Invalidate name information stored on caching name servers to speed up DNS updates.
• D. Discover which servers within a DNS domain offer a specific service.
• E. Provide a way to verify the association of X 509 certificates to DNS host names.

Correct answer: E

Explanation

The correct answer, E, is accurate because DANE is designed to provide a mechanism for associating X 509 certificates with DNS hostnames, ensuring secure communications. Options A, B, C, and D describe other DNS functionalities that DANE does not address, making them incorrect in this context.