Users Report That an Application Is Unable to Connect to a Server

question 423

Multiple Choice

Users report that an application is unable to connect to a server on the same network segment. Which of the following is the MOST likely reason?

• A) The external firewall is preventing access to the server.
• B) The DMZ is incorrectly configured.
• C) The syslog server detects malware on the server.
• D) The application is using a port that is closed on the server.

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Definitions:

Demand Characteristics

Aspects of a study that reveal the hypothesis or what is expected of participants, potentially influencing their behavior.

Double-Blind Procedure

An experimental methodology in which neither the participants nor the experimenters know who is receiving a particular treatment, to minimize bias.

Mode

The value that appears most frequently in a data set, a measure of central tendency.

Scores

Quantitative measures used to evaluate performance in various contexts, such as tests, games, or assessments.