Exam 220-1201 Topic 1 Question 90 Discussion

The correct DNS record used to map a device to an IPv6 address is the AAAA record. According to CompTIA Core 1 (220-1201) networking fundamentals, DNS uses different record types to associate domain names with specific resources, and each record type serves a distinct purpose.
An AAAA (Quad-A) record maps a fully qualified domain name (FQDN) to an IPv6 address, which is a
128-bit address written in hexadecimal format. As IPv6 adoption increases to address IPv4 exhaustion, CompTIA expects technicians to understand how DNS supports both addressing schemes.
An A record maps a hostname to an IPv4 address only and cannot be used for IPv6. A CNAME record creates an alias that points one domain name to another domain name, not directly to an IP address. An MX record is used for mail server routing and email delivery, not for host address resolution.
CompTIA emphasizes knowing DNS record types and their specific use cases, especially distinguishing between A vs. AAAA records when working with IPv4 and IPv6 networks. When the requirement is explicitly to map a device to an IPv6 address, the AAAA record is the correct and only valid choice.
References:CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201) Official Study Guide - DNS Record Types, IPv6 Addressing, and Network Name Resolution