CAPM Business Analysis Frameworks Practice Question
Exhibit
[2024-11-20 10:23:45] ERROR: org.hibernate.TransactionException: JDBC begin failed: Communications link failure [2024-11-20 10:23:45] INFO: org.hibernate.engine.jdbc.connections.internal.ConnectionProviderInitiator - HHH000130: Database connection pool initialized
Refer to the exhibit. A business analyst is analyzing system failures during user acceptance testing. The error log indicates a database connection problem. Which root cause should the analyst investigate first?
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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Network connectivity issue
The 'Communications link failure' error typically indicates a network issue between the application and database server, so network connectivity should be checked first.
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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Network connectivity issue
Why this is correct
Communications link failure is commonly caused by network problems.
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Application server overload
Why it's wrong here
Server overload would likely show connection timeout, not a link failure.
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Incorrect JDBC driver
Why it's wrong here
JDBC driver issues would typically produce different errors, such as 'No suitable driver'.
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Database server is down
Why it's wrong here
While possible, the error message points specifically to a communication failure, suggesting network issues are more likely.
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