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Refer to the exhibit. What occurred on this system based on this output?
The correct answer is C. A user connected to the system using SSH using source port 55796. The system output indicates a user successfully connected via SSH, originating from a client using source port 55796.
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Refer to the exhibit. What occurred on this system based on this output?
Exhibit
Options
- AA user connected to the system using remote access VPN.
- BA user connected to the system after 450 attempts.
- CA user connected to the system using SSH using source port 55796.
- DA user created a new HTTP session using the SHA256 hashing algorithm.
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(14 responses)- B7% (1)
- C79% (11)
- D14% (2)
Why each option
The system output indicates a user successfully connected via SSH, originating from a client using source port 55796.
Remote access VPN connections involve specific VPN protocols and connection establishment patterns, which are distinct from a direct SSH session.
The output would need to explicitly state connection attempts or failures, not just a successful connection with a specific number.
A successful SSH connection is typically indicated by specific log entries or network traffic patterns showing the SSH protocol (port 22 by default) and a client-side ephemeral source port like 55796 being used to establish the connection. This implies a user established an interactive session.
HTTP sessions operate on different ports (80/443) and while SHA256 is a hashing algorithm, it is not a primary identifier for an HTTP session in the way source ports and protocols are.
Concept tested: Interpreting network connection logs/output
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