LX0-104 · 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 first queries a WINS server for name resolution and then falls back to broadcast if the WINS server is unresponsive or fails to resolve the name.
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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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(34 responses)- B88% (30)
- C6% (2)
- D3% (1)
- E3% (1)
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A NetBIOS hybrid node (h-node) client first queries a WINS server for name resolution and then falls back to broadcast if the WINS server is unresponsive or fails to resolve the name.
This describes a b-node (broadcast node) client, which relies solely on broadcasts for name resolution.
An h-node (hybrid node) NetBIOS client prioritizes sending name resolution queries to the WINS server. If the WINS server does not provide a resolution or is unreachable, the client then proceeds to attempt name resolution via local network broadcasts.
This describes an m-node (mixed node) client, which broadcasts first and then queries WINS.
This describes a p-node (point-to-point node) client, which exclusively queries WINS and does not use broadcasts.
While `lmhosts` files are used, this option does not describe a specific NetBIOS node type's primary name resolution behavior.
Concept tested: NetBIOS node types h-node
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-2000-server/cc940026(v=technet.10)
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