Consul 1.15 Service Mesh With Consul Connect Practice Question
What happens if a service proxy loses its connection to the local Consul agent?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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The proxy enters a 'stale' state and uses the last known config.
The proxy will be unable to receive configuration updates and health status, potentially leading to service disruption.
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 proxy shuts down automatically.
Why it's wrong here
It may continue to run but will stop receiving updates.
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The proxy enters a 'stale' state and uses the last known config.
Why this is correct
Envoy retains the last received xDS configuration.
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The proxy automatically switches to a local health-check mode.
Why it's wrong here
There is no such mode.
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The proxy attempts to connect to a random Consul server.
Why it's wrong here
It only connects to the configured agent.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official HashiCorp exam blueprint
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