Some users are unable to access resources on the file server. A technician reviews the server network information and finds the following settings: Which of the following is the most likely explanatio

Question

Exhibit

Options

• AApplicable ports have been closed during routine hardening.
• BServer gateway settings are incorrect.
• CThe server lost power during a recent storm and did not resume operation.
• DThe route was removed from the border router.

• A
  9% (2)
• B
  73% (16)
• C
  14% (3)
• D
  5% (1)

Explanation

When a server has incorrect gateway settings, it can receive requests from clients on the local network but cannot route responses back through the correct path - or it may be unable to communicate with clients on different subnets. This is a common cause of users being unable to access server resources even though the server appears to be online. Closed ports would typically block specific services but not all access. A power loss would make the server completely unreachable, not just partially inaccessible to some users. A removed border router route is possible but less likely than a misconfigured local gateway, especially after a review of the server's own network settings.

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