Which two statements are true for Connection Multiplexing? (Choose two.)

Question

Options

• AIt causes unbalanced distribution of HTTP requests across servers.
• BIt results in a higher number of server-side connections.
• CIt does not support UDP.
• DIt requires traffic be SNATed.
• EIt is incompatible with server persistence.

• A
  7% (3)
• B
  87% (39)
• D
  4% (2)
• E
  2% (1)

Explanation

Connection Multiplexing maintains a pool of persistent TCP connections to backend servers, keeping them open for reuse rather than tearing them down after each request. This means more server-side connections remain open at any given time (B), because the pool is held alive to service incoming client requests quickly. Since the technique relies entirely on TCP's reliable, ordered delivery to track and route multiplexed streams, UDP is fundamentally incompatible (C) - there's no connection state to multiplex over.

Why the distractors are wrong:

• A - Connection Multiplexing doesn't cause unbalanced distribution; load balancing algorithms operate independently of multiplexing.
• D - SNAT is a separate feature; Connection Multiplexing does not inherently require source NAT.
• E - Multiplexing is compatible with server persistence; the two features can coexist.

Memory tip: Think of Connection Multiplexing as a hotel concierge holding the elevator - more elevators (server connections) stay open and waiting, and the concierge only works inside the building (TCP), not on the street (UDP).

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