What is the primary purpose of a Domain Name in a URL?

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A To safely encrypt the data being transferred.
B To act as a readable alias for an IP address.
C To define the web browser software being used.
D To tell the server which file format to display

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Answer: B. To act as a readable alias for an IP address.

Answer: B) To act as a readable alias for an IP address.
Explanation: Computers use numerical IP addresses to locate devices, but these are hard for humans to remember. Domain names (e.g., google.com) are mapped to these IP addresses using the Domain Name System (DNS) to make web browsing easier

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