CREST Practitioner Security Analyst (CPSA) Practice

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What information does a Text Record (TXT) usually contain?

Only technical specifications
Arbitrary text associated with a domain
Routing instructions for email
IP address allocations only

The correct answer is: Arbitrary text associated with a domain

A Text Record (TXT) is designed to allow domain administrators to add human-readable text to the DNS record for a domain. This can include a variety of information, such as verification data for different services or policies, without being limited to structured formats like IP addresses or routing information. The content is flexible and can be customized to meet the specific needs of the domain owner, making it possible to store arbitrary text associated with a domain. This is why option B is the appropriate description of what a TXT record contains, as it encapsulates the versatility and purpose of TXT records in DNS configurations. The other options focus on more specific or structured types of information that are not the primary purpose of a TXT record. For example, IP address allocations and routing instructions are typically found in other specialized DNS record types such as A, AAAA, or MX records.