ICANN : Functions, headquarter
Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct about Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers(ICANN)?
1. It is a part of UN Development group.
2. Managing Internet protocol numbers and Domain Name System root are its primary functions.- Published on 27 Oct 15a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
ANSWER: Only 2
- ICANN is a nonprofit organization based in Los Angeles, California.
- Before the establishment of ICANN, the IANA function of administering registries of Internet protocol identifiers.
- On September 29, 2006 ICANN signed a new agreement with the United States Department of Commerce (DOC) that moves the organization further towards a solely multistakeholder governance model.
