Understanding DNS and Its Impact on Internet Browsing

What is the primary function of DNS in internet browsing?

• To increase internet speed

• To translate website names into IP addresses

• To block unwanted ads

• To store website data

Why might changing to a faster DNS server not significantly improve browsing speed?

• DNS servers are not related to browsing speed

• Most ISPs already use fast DNS servers

• DNS settings cannot be changed

• Faster DNS servers are expensive

How does a filtering DNS service improve browser performance?

• By enhancing CPU performance

• By storing more data locally

• By blocking DNS requests to ad servers

• By increasing the number of DNS requests

What is one advantage of using a filtering DNS over ad-blocking extensions?

• It can only be used on desktops

• It is more expensive

• It requires no software installation

• It provides better graphics

What is a limitation of filtering DNS services?

• They cannot block ads

• They do not work on mobile devices

• They leave blank spaces where ads were

• They slow down browsing speed