XK0-005 · Question #433
A company's internal users report that the website is responding slowly, especially when accessing pages that involve static content such as images and scripts. The server's CPU, RAM, and network…
The correct answer is E. Exclude the web root directory from antivirus scanning. When antivirus software is configured to scan files in real time, and it includes the web root directory (e.g., /var/www/html), every time a user requests a page, image, or script, the antivirus scans that file before it's served. This introduces latency, especially on…
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A company's internal users report that the website is responding slowly, especially when accessing pages that involve static content such as images and scripts. The server’s CPU, RAM, and network usage are all within acceptable ranges. Upon investigation, the administrator finds that the antivirus software is actively scanning the web root directory in real time, including every file access request. Which of the following will MOST likely fix the issue?
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- AAdd more CPUs to the server
- BReplace the network cable
- CAdd a second web server and a load balancer
- DAdd more RAM to the server
- EExclude the web root directory from antivirus scanning
How the community answered
(43 responses)- B2% (1)
- C9% (4)
- D5% (2)
- E84% (36)
Explanation
When antivirus software is configured to scan files in real time, and it includes the web root directory (e.g., /var/www/html), every time a user requests a page, image, or script, the antivirus scans that file before it's served. This introduces latency, especially on high-traffic servers, even when CPU, RAM, and network usage appear normal. By excluding the web root from real-time scanning, the server can deliver files faster, improving website performance without adding hardware or changing the infrastructure.
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