CompTIA Network+ (N10-008) — Question 628

A user is unable to navigate to a website because the provided URL is not resolving to the correct IP address. Other users are able to navigate to the intended website without issue. Which of the following is most likely causing this issue?

Answer options

• A. Hosts file
• B. Self-signed certificate
• C. Nameserver record
• D. IP helper

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The most likely cause of the issue is the Hosts file, which can override DNS settings and prevent the URL from resolving correctly for that specific user. The other options, such as a self-signed certificate, nameserver record, or IP helper, do not directly affect the resolution of a URL to an IP address in this context.