220-802 · Question #904
A user is unable to reach certain Internet sites and is being redirected to other sites. Which of the following Control Panel locations could provide information to resolve this issue?
The correct answer is A. Internet Options > Connections. When a user is being redirected to unexpected sites, the most likely culprit is a misconfigured or malicious proxy server setting. In Internet Explorer's Control Panel, Internet Options > Connections tab contains the 'LAN Settings' button, which controls proxy server…
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A user is unable to reach certain Internet sites and is being redirected to other sites. Which of the following Control Panel locations could provide information to resolve this issue?
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- AInternet Options > Connections
- BSystem > Advanced
- CInternet Options > Security
- DSecurity Center
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(27 responses)- A85% (23)
- B4% (1)
- C4% (1)
- D7% (2)
Explanation
When a user is being redirected to unexpected sites, the most likely culprit is a misconfigured or malicious proxy server setting. In Internet Explorer's Control Panel, Internet Options > Connections tab contains the 'LAN Settings' button, which controls proxy server configuration. Malware often modifies the proxy settings to redirect traffic through a rogue server. Checking here would reveal if an unauthorized proxy is set. Internet Options > Security controls zone-based trust levels (not redirection), System > Advanced is unrelated to browser settings, and Security Center monitors antivirus/firewall status but does not show proxy or connection routing details.
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