A new MX record has been requested in DNS as part of a server setup. Which service most requires a correctly configured MX record to function?

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AFTP server
BLoad balancer
CFirewall DMZ
DMail server

✓ Correct answer: D. Mail server An MX (Mail Exchanger) DNS record designates the server responsible for receiving email for a domain. A mail server relies on this record for inbound message delivery. Load balancers, FTP servers, and firewall DMZ configurations do not depend on MX records.

.q-expl{display:block!important}.q-opt[data-idx="3"]{border-color:#16a34a;background:#f0fdf4}.q-opt[data-idx="3"] .oltr{background:#16a34a;color:#fff}.q-opt{cursor:default!important;pointer-events:none}

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