Broadcom Exam 250-556 Topic 8 Question 65 Discussion

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Question #: 65
Topic #: 8

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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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Suggested Answer: B

by Marla at Jun 28, 2024, 11:49 AM

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Carole

7 months ago

Haha, who needs to check the file content when you can just look at the extension? B is the way to go, easy peasy!

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Moon

6 months ago

True, it's always best to use multiple detection methods to ensure file integrity.

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Devorah

6 months ago

But MIME type detection is also important for security purposes.

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Lisandra

7 months ago

I agree, inspecting the file signature can provide more accurate results.

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Idella

7 months ago

Checking the file extension is not always reliable, you should consider other methods as well.

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Thea

7 months ago

This is a tough one, but I think D is the correct answer. File signatures don't lie, unlike those sneaky file extensions!

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Dona

7 months ago

I agree, file signatures are reliable. D) Inspecting the file signature is the correct choice.

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Ivory

7 months ago

I think A) Checking the MIME type is the best answer.

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Lai

7 months ago

I think checking the file extension (B) is the easiest way to detect a mismatch.

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Lachelle

8 months ago

Hmm, I'm going with A. MIME types are the industry standard for content type verification. Anything else is just playing guessing games.

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Verda

6 months ago

I think file extensions can be easily manipulated, so MIME types are more reliable.

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Clarence

6 months ago

B) Checking the file extension

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Josphine

6 months ago

I agree, MIME types are the industry standard for content type verification.

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Vincenza

6 months ago

A) Checking the MIME type

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Nada

7 months ago

I think checking the file signature is more reliable than MIME types.

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Yolando

7 months ago

D) Inspecting the file signature

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Carry

7 months ago

That's correct! MIME types are the way to go for content type verification.

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Phuong

7 months ago

A) Checking the MIME type

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Whitney

8 months ago

I believe A) Checking the MIME type could also detect a mismatch.

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Becky

8 months ago

I agree with Rutha, because the file signature is unique to each file.

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Rutha

8 months ago

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

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Barrett

8 months ago

I'd say B. Checking the file extension is a quick and reliable way to detect a mismatch. Who needs all that fancy file signature nonsense?

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Norah

8 months ago

Definitely D. Inspecting the file signature is the way to go. Checking the extension or MIME type can be easily spoofed.

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Jettie

7 months ago

I think A could also work, but D is definitely more secure.

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Alida

7 months ago

I agree, D is the best option. It's more reliable.

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