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SK0-005 · Question #76

A server is performing slowly, and users are reporting issues connecting to the application on that server. Upon investigation, the server administrator notices several unauthorized services running…

The correct answer is B. The firewall rule for the server is misconfigured C. The server is infected with a virus. Adware on the users' machine is a large assumption. If everyone is affected it's unlikely that everyone has adware, and more likely that the server has a virus slowing it down. The server most likely got the virus from open ports i.e. misconfigured firewall.

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Question

A server is performing slowly, and users are reporting issues connecting to the application on that server. Upon investigation, the server administrator notices several unauthorized services running on that server that are successfully communicating to an external site. Which of the following are MOST likely causing the issue? (Choose two.)

Options

  • AAdware is installed on the users' devices
  • BThe firewall rule for the server is misconfigured
  • CThe server is infected with a virus
  • DIntrusion detection is enabled on the network
  • EUnnecessary services are disabled on the server
  • FSELinux is enabled on the server

How the community answered

(44 responses)
  • B
    84% (37)
  • D
    2% (1)
  • E
    5% (2)
  • F
    9% (4)

Explanation

Adware on the users' machine is a large assumption. If everyone is affected it's unlikely that everyone has adware, and more likely that the server has a virus slowing it down. The server most likely got the virus from open ports i.e. misconfigured firewall.

Topics

#Malware infection#Firewall misconfiguration#Server security#Performance troubleshooting

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