CompTIA Cloud+ (CV1-003) — Question 15

A systems administrator has migrated an internal application to a public cloud. The new web server is running under a TLS connection and has the same TLS certificate as the internal application that is deployed. However, the IT department reports that only internal users who are using new versions of the OSs are able to load the application home page.
Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of the issue?

Answer options

• A. The local firewall from older OSs is not allowing outbound connections
• B. The local firewall from older OSs is not allowing inbound connections
• C. The cloud web server is using a self-signed certificate that is not supported by older browsers
• D. The cloud web server is using strong ciphers that are not supported by older browsers

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because older operating systems may have firewall settings that block inbound connections, preventing them from accessing the new web server. The other options do not accurately address the access issue, as they relate to outbound connections, certificate types, or cipher strength, which are not the primary concern in this scenario.