COMPTIA A+ Practice Exam

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For what purpose is the LMHOSTS file used?

To resolve FQDNs into IP addresses
To resolve NETBIOS names into IP addresses
To set environment variables for DIR listing
To manage Windows license keys

The correct answer is: To resolve NETBIOS names into IP addresses

The LMHOSTS file is used to resolve NETBIOS names into IP addresses. This file is used in networks that still utilize NETBIOS, which is an older networking protocol. By using the LMHOSTS file, computers can locate the IP address of other computers on the network by their NETBIOS name. This is helpful for communication and file sharing between computers on the same network. The other options provided (A, C, and D) do not involve resolving NETBIOS names, and therefore are incorrect.