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What may a DNS resolver receive when a server lacks the final answer?

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  1. A replacement MAC address
  2. A referral to another name server
  3. A permanent HTTP redirect

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  1. RFC 1035: Domain Names, Implementation and Specification www.rfc-editor.org/rfc/rfc1035.html Checked 2026-10-10.

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