"Heartbeat" refers to what?

The correct answer is A. A periodic client connection to the server. In computing, a "heartbeat" refers to a periodic signal generated by hardware or software to indicate normal operation or to synchronize other parts of a computer system. In the context of endpoint security, a heartbeat is a periodic client connection to the server. This…

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AA periodic client connection to the server
BA client connection that happens every 60 seconds
CA server connection that happens every 5 minutes
DA random server connection

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A
86% (51)
B
2% (1)
C
8% (5)
D
3% (2)

Explanation

In computing, a "heartbeat" refers to a periodic signal generated by hardware or software to indicate normal operation or to synchronize other parts of a computer system. In the context of endpoint security, a heartbeat is a periodic client connection to the server. This periodic connection allows the server to monitor the client's status and ensure that the client is functioning correctly.

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