​Which of the following components is responsible for translating domain names (e.g., www.example.com) into IP addresses (e.g. 192.168.1.1) to enable communication over the internet? ​

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (C) ​DNS Server.

The component responsible for translating domain names into IP addresses is:DNS Server.

• DNS (Domain Name System): A system that acts like a phonebook for the internet.
• It translates human-readable domain names into numerical IP addresses (like 192.168.1.1) that computers use to communicate with each other.
• Other options and their roles:

Firewall: Monitors incoming and outgoing network traffic, acting as a security barrier.  

Modem: Modulates (converts) a signal from analog to digital and vice versa, allowing communication over telephone lines or cable connections.  

Router: Connects multiple devices to a network and directs data packets to their intended destinations.