71301T · Question #71
Which configuration action is necessary to optimize an Internet Friendly Gateway for peak performance?
The correct answer is B. Continuously monitoring and adjusting traffic rules based on usage patterns. Continuously monitoring and adjusting traffic rules based on usage patterns (B) is correct because network gateways handle dynamic, ever-changing traffic loads - static configurations quickly become suboptimal as usage evolves. Adaptive traffic rule management ensures bandwidth…
Question
Which configuration action is necessary to optimize an Internet Friendly Gateway for peak performance?
Options
- ARegularly updating user access permissions
- BContinuously monitoring and adjusting traffic rules based on usage patterns
- CDecreasing the number of connected devices
- DScheduling daily system restarts
How the community answered
(35 responses)- A3% (1)
- B86% (30)
- C9% (3)
- D3% (1)
Explanation
Continuously monitoring and adjusting traffic rules based on usage patterns (B) is correct because network gateways handle dynamic, ever-changing traffic loads - static configurations quickly become suboptimal as usage evolves. Adaptive traffic rule management ensures bandwidth is allocated efficiently, bottlenecks are addressed in real time, and performance stays aligned with actual demand.
Why the distractors fail:
- A - Access permission updates are a security concern, not a performance optimization.
- C - Reducing connected devices limits utility without necessarily improving gateway performance; modern gateways are designed to scale.
- D - Daily restarts cause downtime and disrupt connections; they address nothing about sustained throughput or traffic efficiency.
Memory tip: Think of a gateway like a traffic cop at a busy intersection - the cop who watches traffic patterns and adjusts signals keeps things flowing, while one who takes daily naps (restarts), turns people away (fewer devices), or only checks IDs (permissions) doesn't actually improve traffic flow.
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