What is the main purpose of DNS (Domain Name System) in computer networking?

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A To convert human-readable domain names into IP addresses.
B To protect the network from unauthorized access.
C To securely share files between clients.
D To provide a wireless network connection.

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Answer: A. To convert human-readable domain names into IP addresses.

Explanation: DNS resolves human-readable domain names (like example.com) into numerical IP addresses (like 192.0.2.1) that computers use to identify each other.

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