Consul 1.15 Service Mesh With Consul Connect Practice Question
What is the correct way to specify a local bind port for an upstream service?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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upstreams { destination_name = "svc", local_bind_port = 9000 }
Inside the upstream block, the 'local_bind_port' key sets the port the proxy listens on.
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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service { upstream = { 9000 } }
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect syntax.
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proxy { upstream_port = 9000 }
Why it's wrong here
This is not the correct structure.
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upstream { port = 9000 }
Why it's wrong here
The port key is not valid there.
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upstreams { destination_name = "svc", local_bind_port = 9000 }
Why this is correct
This is the correct syntax for an upstream definition.
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