Consul 1.15 Service Discovery Practice Question
Which TWO of the following describe a Consul 'service definition'?
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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A configuration that the agent watches for changes.
They are JSON/HCL files and are monitored by the agent.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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A configuration that the agent watches for changes.
Why this is correct
The agent monitors the config dir.
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A database-specific configuration.
Why it's wrong here
Not database specific.
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A static, immutable file.
Why it's wrong here
They can be reloaded.
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A binary file loaded into the server.
Why it's wrong here
Not binary.
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A JSON or HCL file that describes a service.
Why this is correct
Correct.
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