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CV0-003 · Question #434

CV0-003 Question #434: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is D: .pac. A PAC (Proxy Auto-Configuration) file is a browser-recognized file type that contains JavaScript logic to automatically route client traffic through a designated web proxy.

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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

Explanation

A PAC (Proxy Auto-Configuration) file is a browser-recognized file type that contains JavaScript logic to automatically route client traffic through a designated web proxy.

Common mistakes.

  • A. .dat files are generic binary data files used by various applications for storing data and have no defined role in proxy or network routing configuration.
  • B. .tmp files are temporary files created by applications during processing and are automatically deleted; they are unrelated to proxy configuration.
  • C. .log files record system and application events for auditing and troubleshooting purposes and play no role in directing network traffic through a proxy.

Concept tested. Proxy Auto-Configuration PAC file deployment

Reference. https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/HTTP/Proxy_servers_and_tunneling/Proxy_Auto-Configuration_PAC_file

Topics

#PAC file#web proxy#proxy configuration#SaaS

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