Objective 1.08 Describe Data Center, Server/virtual Server, and Object Monitoring Including Explanation of Resulting Object Statuses [prober Pools, BIG-IP and Generic Server Objects, Monitors, Etc.] 302 Practice Questions (Page 5)

Questions 21–24

1. 21application · medium

   An organization has a BIG-IP DNS environment monitoring a web application that requires a specific cookie to be set in the HTTP response for the application to be considered healthy. The standard HTTP monitor only checks for a 200 OK response and does not validate the cookie. The administrator needs to ensure that the virtual server is marked down if the cookie is missing. Which monitor type should be used?

   • AA TCP monitor configured to send a raw HTTP request and check the response.
   • BA custom monitor using an external script or TCL to check for the cookie in the response.
   • CThe standard HTTP monitor with the 'receive' string set to the cookie name.
   • DAn ICMP monitor to verify the server is reachable, which is sufficient for this requirement.
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2. 22application · medium

   An organization is monitoring a database server that is only accessible via a specific TCP port. The database does not respond to ICMP pings. The administrator needs to configure a monitor that will accurately reflect the health of the database service. Which monitor type should be used?

   • AAn ICMP monitor to check if the server is reachable on the network.
   • BA custom monitor that runs a SQL query to verify the database is responding.
   • CAn HTTP monitor to check the database's web interface.
   • DA TCP monitor configured to check the specific port the database listens on.
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4. 23foundation · easy

   Which of the following is an example of a virtual server monitoring object in BIG-IP DNS?

   • AA specific IP address and port on a server that provides a service
   • BA data center location
   • CA network switch in a data center
   • DA physical server in a data center
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5. 24foundation · easy

   How is the 'down' status for a monitored object derived from monitor results?

   • AThe monitor received a successful response from the object
   • BThe monitor is not configured for the object
   • CThe monitor did not receive a successful response within the configured timeout period
   • DThe monitor has not yet run for the object
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