When multiple dns server is specified in resolv.conf, how the order of DNS query works?

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Issue

  • Inquiry regarding the order of the name resolution to the DNS server when multiple dns server is specified in resolv.conf .

For example:
nameserver xx.xxx.xx.1
nameserver xxx.xxx.xxx.120
nameserver xx.xx.x.21

Environment

  • RHEL 6.3

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