Which is the correct sequence of steps in a typical DNS resolution?

Which is the correct sequence of steps in a typical DNS resolution?

• A. Client queries root servers; resolver queries local resolver; root returns TLD servers; TLD returns authoritative servers; authoritative returns IP; resolver caches.
• B. Client queries local resolver; resolver caches the IP before querying root; root returns TLD servers; TLD returns authoritative servers; IP delivered to resolver.
• C. Client queries local resolver; resolver queries root servers; root returns TLD servers; TLD returns authoritative servers; authoritative returns IP; resolver caches.
• D. Client queries local resolver; resolver queries root servers; root returns IP address of the authoritative server; resolver caches.

Answer: (C)