LFCS · Question #583
What is the meaning of a NetBIOS hybrid node (h-node) type client?
The correct answer is B. Client queries WINS first, and then broadcasts. A NetBIOS hybrid node (h-node) client attempts to resolve NetBIOS names by first querying a WINS server and then falling back to local broadcasts if the WINS query fails.
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- AClient performs a broadcast and does not query WINS.
- BClient queries WINS first, and then broadcasts.
- CClient broadcasts first, and then queries WINS.
- DClient only queries WINS and does not broadcast.
- EClient only queries lmhost local file.
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(29 responses)- A7% (2)
- B90% (26)
- C3% (1)
Why each option
A NetBIOS hybrid node (h-node) client attempts to resolve NetBIOS names by first querying a WINS server and then falling back to local broadcasts if the WINS query fails.
This describes a b-node (broadcast) client.
In an h-node configuration, the client prioritizes using a WINS server for NetBIOS name resolution, which reduces broadcast traffic on the network. If the WINS server is unavailable or cannot resolve the name, the client then attempts to resolve the name using local network broadcasts.
This describes a m-node (mixed) client, which broadcasts first.
This describes a p-node (point-to-point) client.
While `lmhosts` can be used, it is not the primary definition of an h-node's behavior with WINS and broadcasts.
Concept tested: NetBIOS node types (h-node)
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/windows-server/networking/configure-netbios-over-tcp-ip
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