Technical Terms - Internet (A-Z) - WINS

What does WINS stand for?

• Windows Information Network System

• Web Interface Naming Service

• Wireless Internet Network System

• Windows Internet Name Service

What is the main function of WINS?

• Mapping NetBIOS names to IP addresses

• Resolving domain names

• Providing wireless connectivity

• Managing network security

Which protocol does WINS use to identify NetBIOS systems?

• SMTP

• HTTP

• TCP/IP

• FTP

What is the purpose of WINS in a network?

• Encrypting data transmissions

• Locating NetBIOS systems

• Optimizing network speed

• Blocking malicious websites

Which version of Windows made WINS unnecessary for locating network systems?

• Windows 2000

• Windows XP

• Windows 95

• Windows 98

What is the alternative to WINS for resolving domain names?

• DNS

• DHCP

• FTP

• HTTP

What type of devices does WINS specifically locate?

• NetBIOS systems

• Routers

• Printers

• Servers

What does WINS map NetBIOS names to?

• Domain names

• IP addresses

• MAC addresses

• URLs

Which Windows systems still run WINS for backwards compatibility?

• None of the Windows systems

• Only Windows 7

• Only Windows 10

• Many Windows systems

What is the purpose of a server in the WINS service?

• Manage network cables

• Run antivirus software

• Provide hardware support

• Perform name resolutions and return IP addresses