CS0-003 Question 81

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• Chose D1

  Question is asking about the cause of the server issue. Server pool implies all connected web servers use the same certificate for site distribution. Malware on pool would cause overall website issues instead of just the trust, trust of the server from client side is tied to its certificate (https). A site can be compromised and still use https therefore malware is not the most immediate cause

• Chose D2

  Correct Answer: D. The digital certificate on the web server was self-signed. Analysis: A self-signed certificate on a web server can cause trust issues because it is not issued by a trusted Certificate Authority (CA). When users visit the website, their browsers will warn them that the site cannot be trusted, leading to the issues reported. Explanation of Other Options: A. The server was configured to use SSL to securely transmit data: Using SSL/TLS is a good practice for secure transmission, but this alone does not cause trust issues unless the certificate is invalid. B. The server was supporting weak TLS protocols for client connections: While supporting weak protocols can be a security risk, it does not directly cause the site to be marked as untrusted by browsers. C. The malware infected all the web servers in the pool: This would cause functionality or security issues but does not specifically relate to trust warnings from browsers.

• Chose C1

  C is the correct answer because sites are not being trusted from a third-part certificate have nothing to do with a malware outbreak