Exam MCPA-Level-1 Topic 4 Question 68 Discussion
Actual exam question for MuleSoft's MCPA-Level-1 exam
Question #: 68
Topic #: 4
Question #: 68
Topic #: 4
A Mule application implements an API. The Mule application has an HTTP Listener whose connector configuration sets the HTTPS protocol and hard-codes the port value. The Mule application is deployed to an Anypoint VPC and uses the CloudHub 1.0 Shared Load Balancer (SLB) for all incoming traffic.
Which port number must be assigned to the HTTP Listener's connector configuration so that the Mule application properly receives HTTPS API invocations routed through the SLB?
Which port number must be assigned to the HTTP Listener's connector configuration so that the Mule application properly receives HTTPS API invocations routed through the SLB?
Suggested Answer: B Vote an answer
When using CloudHub 1.0's Shared Load Balancer (SLB) for a Mule application configured with HTTPS in an Anypoint VPC, specific ports must be configured for the application to correctly route incoming traffic:
* Port Requirement for SLB:
* The CloudHub Shared Load Balancer for HTTPS traffic requires that applications listen on port 8092 for secure (HTTPS) communication. This port is reserved specifically for SSL traffic when using SLB with Anypoint VPCs.
* Why Option B is Correct:
* Setting the HTTP Listener's connector configuration to 8092 aligns with CloudHub requirements for HTTPS via the Shared Load Balancer.
* Explanation of Incorrect Options:
* Option A (8082) is used for non-HTTPS (HTTP) traffic.
* Option C (80) and Option D (443) are standard web ports but are not applicable within CloudHub SLB's internal configuration for VPC routing.
ReferencesFor more information on the Shared Load Balancer port configurations, refer to MuleSoft's documentation on CloudHub and VPC load balancer requirements.
* Port Requirement for SLB:
* The CloudHub Shared Load Balancer for HTTPS traffic requires that applications listen on port 8092 for secure (HTTPS) communication. This port is reserved specifically for SSL traffic when using SLB with Anypoint VPCs.
* Why Option B is Correct:
* Setting the HTTP Listener's connector configuration to 8092 aligns with CloudHub requirements for HTTPS via the Shared Load Balancer.
* Explanation of Incorrect Options:
* Option A (8082) is used for non-HTTPS (HTTP) traffic.
* Option C (80) and Option D (443) are standard web ports but are not applicable within CloudHub SLB's internal configuration for VPC routing.
ReferencesFor more information on the Shared Load Balancer port configurations, refer to MuleSoft's documentation on CloudHub and VPC load balancer requirements.
by Broderick at Jun 04, 2026, 08:41 AM
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