SK0-005 · Question #536
Several mobile users are reporting intermittent performance issues when attempting to access network shares on the file server. After some investigation, the server administrator notices the server…
The correct answer is C. A virus infection. The fact that the server is running at maximum capacity, combined with the open ports, suggests that the server may have been compromised by a virus infection. Malware can exploit unnecessary open ports, leading to resource exhaustion and performance issues. Virus infection…
Question
Several mobile users are reporting intermittent performance issues when attempting to access network shares on the file server. After some investigation, the server administrator notices the server resources are running at maximum capacity, even during non-peak usage times. A recent port scan of the network identified this server as having too many unnecessary ports open to the public. Which of the following is the most likely cause of the performance issues?
Options
- AIncorrect share permissions for mobile users
- BImproper privilege escalation
- CA virus infection
- DA misconfigured firewall rule
How the community answered
(35 responses)- A6% (2)
- B23% (8)
- C60% (21)
- D11% (4)
Explanation
The fact that the server is running at maximum capacity, combined with the open ports, suggests that the server may have been compromised by a virus infection. Malware can exploit unnecessary open ports, leading to resource exhaustion and performance issues. Virus infection (Answer C): Malware often exploits open ports and consumes system resources, leading to performance degradation.
Topics
Community Discussion
No community discussion yet for this question.