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PK0-005 Practice Question: Refer to the exhibit

Exhibit

Refer to the exhibit.

Command: netstat -an | grep :80
tcp 0 0 0.0.0.0:80 0.0.0.0:* LISTEN
tcp 0 0 192.168.1.10:80 192.168.1.5:54321 ESTABLISHED
tcp 0 0 192.168.1.10:80 192.168.1.6:54322 TIME_WAIT

Refer to the exhibit. A project manager is monitoring server performance for a web application deployment. Based on the exhibit, what is the status of the web server?

⚠ Common exam trap

CompTIA often tests the misconception that a 'LISTENING' port alone is insufficient to confirm the server is handling connections, but the presence of 'ESTABLISHED' sessions in the exhibit directly proves active traffic handling, making D correct.

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Why each option matters

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Correct answer & explanation

✓

The server is running and handling connections

The exhibit shows the web server is in a 'LISTENING' state on port 80, with established connections (ESTABLISHED) to client IPs. This indicates the server process is running, the TCP handshake completed successfully, and it is actively handling HTTP requests. Option D is correct because a listening socket with established sessions confirms operational status.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

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The server has a firewall blocking connections
Why it's wrong here
ESTABLISHED shows connection succeeded.
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The server is overloaded
Why it's wrong here
No evidence of overload from this output.
✗
The server is not running
Why it's wrong here
Listening shows service is running.
✓
The server is running and handling connections
Why this is correct
LISTEN and ESTABLISHED indicate active service.

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PK0-005 Practice Question: Refer to the exhibit

Exhibit

Why each option matters

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