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An administrator is able to ping the default gateway and internet sites by name from a file server. The file server is not able to ping the print server by name. The administrator is able to ping the file server from the print server by both IP address and computer name. When initiating an initiating from the file server for the print server, a different IP address is returned, which of the following is MOST Likely the cause?

A.
A firewall blocking the ICMP echo reply.
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A.
A firewall blocking the ICMP echo reply.
B.
The DHCP scope option is incorrect
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B.
The DHCP scope option is incorrect
C.
The DNS entries for the print server are incorrect.
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C.
The DNS entries for the print server are incorrect.
D.
The hosts file misconfigured.
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D.
The hosts file misconfigured.
Suggested answer: D

Explanation:

The hosts file is a file that maps hostnames to IP addresses on a server or a computer. It can be used to override or supplement the DNS (Domain Name System) resolution for certain hosts or domains. If the hosts file is misconfigured, it may return a different IP address for a hostname than the one registered in the DNS server, causing connectivity issues or errors. Verified

Reference: [Hosts file], [DNS]

asked 02/10/2024
Samori Augusto
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