Kafka clients do not always enable metrics reporting by default; explicit configuration is often required.
Step 2: Evaluate other options
Broker down or firewall issues affect connectivity but not metrics reporting directly; reporting interval delays metrics but does not stop them completely.
Final Answer:
Client metrics are disabled by default and need explicit enabling -> Option C
Quick Check:
Metrics disabled by default = Client metrics are disabled by default and need explicit enabling [OK]
Quick Trick:Check if metrics are explicitly enabled in config [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
Assuming broker status affects client metrics directly
Ignoring need to enable metrics explicitly
Blaming network issues without checking configs
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