What is the default value for the Connection Timeout setting?

• A. 5 secs
• B. 10 secs
• C. 30 secs
• D. 60 secs

Answer: (B)

Connection Timeouts control how long the client will wait for a connection attempt to succeed before aborting. The default value is ten seconds, chosen because it balances allowing normal network delays to resolve with keeping the user experience responsive. If the timeout is set too short, legitimate slow connections may fail prematurely; if it’s set too long, users experience longer waits when a service is unavailable and resources stay tied up. Ten seconds provides a practical middle ground for typical environments.