N10-009 · Question #10
A user is unable to navigate to a website because the provided URL is not resolving to the correct IP address. Other users are able to navigate to the intended website without issue. Which of the…
The correct answer is A. Hosts file. Role of the Hosts File: The hosts file is a local file on a computer that maps hostnames to IP addresses. It can be used to override DNS resolution by providing a static mapping of a hostname to an IP address. Common Issues with the Hosts File: If an incorrect IP address is…
Question
A user is unable to navigate to a website because the provided URL is not resolving to the correct IP address. Other users are able to navigate to the intended website without issue. Which of the following is most likely causing this issue?
Options
- AHosts file
- BSelf-signed certificate
- CNameserver record
- DIP helper
How the community answered
(46 responses)- A76% (35)
- B7% (3)
- C2% (1)
- D15% (7)
Explanation
Role of the Hosts File: The hosts file is a local file on a computer that maps hostnames to IP addresses. It can be used to override DNS resolution by providing a static mapping of a hostname to an IP address. Common Issues with the Hosts File: If an incorrect IP address is mapped to a hostname in the hosts file, it can cause the computer to resolve the hostname to the wrong IP address. This can lead to navigation issues for specific websites while other users, relying on DNS, do not face the same problem.
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