Broadcom Exam 250-556 Topic 17 Question 62 Discussion

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Question #: 62
Topic #: 17

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Which detection method would detect a mismatch between the file name and its content type? (Choose the best answer.)

AChecking the MIME type

BChecking the file extension

CChecking the protocol type

DInspecting the file signature

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Bok

6 months ago

Hmm, this is a tough one. I'm gonna guess C) Checking the protocol type. You know, just to keep the exam folks on their toes.

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Rosalind

5 months ago

I agree with Rosalind, A) Checking the MIME type sounds like the best option.

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Derick

5 months ago

I'm going with A) Checking the MIME type. That seems like the most logical choice.

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Tammara

5 months ago

I think the correct answer is D) Inspecting the file signature.

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Malcolm

6 months ago

This question is a piece of cake. Obviously, the answer is D) Inspecting the file signature. What were the other options even thinking?

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Arminda

6 months ago

B) Checking the file extension is the obvious choice. Who needs MIME types when you have good old file extensions, am I right?

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Verdell

5 months ago

C) Checking the protocol type might not always detect a mismatch between the file name and its content type.

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Refugia

5 months ago

B) I think inspecting the file signature would be the most reliable method.

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Cathrine

5 months ago

A) Checking the MIME type would actually be the best choice in this case.

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Skye

7 months ago

D) Inspecting the file signature - that's the best way to ensure the content matches the name, no doubt about it.

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Beatriz

6 months ago

D) Inspecting the file signature - that's the best way to ensure the content matches the name, no doubt about it.

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Vallie

6 months ago

A) Checking the MIME type

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Francoise

6 months ago

D) Inspecting the file signature

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Bettye

6 months ago

D) Inspecting the file signature - that's the best way to ensure the content matches the name, no doubt about it.

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Phuong

6 months ago

A) Checking the MIME type

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Francoise

6 months ago

A) Checking the MIME type

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Aliza

7 months ago

A) Checking the MIME type is the way to go. I'm pretty sure that's what the textbook covered.

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Adelaide

5 months ago

A) Agreed, it's always good to have multiple layers of detection.

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Rosalind

5 months ago

D) Inspecting the file signature seems like a more foolproof method.

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Clorinda

5 months ago

A) True, but file extensions can be easily manipulated.

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Markus

5 months ago

B) Checking the file extension could be a quick way to check as well.

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Minna

5 months ago

A) Yeah, but I think MIME type is more reliable.

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Edna

6 months ago

D) Inspecting the file signature might also work in some cases.

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Brigette

6 months ago

D) Inspecting the file signature might also work, but MIME type is more reliable.

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Crista

6 months ago

A) Checking the MIME type is the way to go. I'm pretty sure that's what the textbook covered.

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Francene

6 months ago

A) Checking the MIME type is the way to go. I'm pretty sure that's what the textbook covered.

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