CV0-002 · Question #434
Upon discovery several SaaS applications are being utilized by users, and the InfoSec team needs to update a configuration file on all client machines. Which of the following file types is used to red
The correct answer is D. .pac. To redirect users through a web proxy by updating client machines, a specific file type is used to configure proxy settings.
Question
Upon discovery several SaaS applications are being utilized by users, and the InfoSec team needs to update a configuration file on all client machines. Which of the following file types is used to redirect users through a web proxy?
Options
- A.dat
- B.tmp
- C.log
- D.pac
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(41 responses)- A2% (1)
- B7% (3)
- C2% (1)
- D88% (36)
Why each option
To redirect users through a web proxy by updating client machines, a specific file type is used to configure proxy settings.
A .dat file is a generic data file that does not have a predefined structure or function for web proxy configuration.
A .tmp file is a temporary file used by applications for short-term data storage and is not suitable for persistent system configurations like proxy settings.
A .log file contains records of events or activities, used for auditing or troubleshooting, and is not a configuration file for proxy settings.
A Proxy Auto-Configuration (.pac) file is a JavaScript file that web browsers and other user agents can execute to determine the appropriate proxy server for a given URL. This allows administrators to define dynamic rules for proxy usage, which is ideal for centrally managing proxy redirection across many client machines.
Concept tested: Proxy Auto-Configuration (PAC) file
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/windows-server/networking/proxy-auto-config-file-information
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