Consul 1.15 Health Checking Practice Question
Which HTTP status code range does Consul interpret as a passing state for an HTTP health check?
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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2xx
Consul considers any 2xx status code as a passing health check. Codes 4xx and 5xx result in a critical state.
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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3xx
Why it's wrong here
3xx codes are redirects and not considered passing.
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Any code less than 500
Why it's wrong here
Consul strictly expects 2xx.
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1xx
Why it's wrong here
Consul expects 2xx codes.
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2xx
Why this is correct
Consul interprets 2xx as passing.
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