You Are Monitoring Your Internet Connection, and Your ISP Has

question 93

Multiple Choice

You are monitoring your Internet connection, and your ISP has guaranteed512 Kbps. Historical data shows that your connection speed holds at 256 Kbps for long periods of time, but never exceeds this speed. What does this indicate?

• A) the ISP has misconfigured the link.
• B) the WAN router is misconfigured.
• C) the NAT table is overloaded.
• D) QoS is dropping low priority traffic.

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Definitions:

Sunspot Activity

Phenomena on the Sun's surface that appear as dark spots due to lower temperatures, often associated with magnetic activity.

Greenhouse Gases

Gases in Earth's atmosphere, such as carbon dioxide and methane, that trap heat and contribute to global warming.

Volcanic Eruption

The discharge of molten rock, ash, and gases from a volcano, which can impact climate, air quality, and landscapes.

Ice Sheet

A massive, continental-scale layer of ice that covers land areas and flows in all directions under its own weight.