Beginner Computer Networks
Q13 / 100

What is a firewall?

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The correct answer is B) A network security device or software that monitors and filters incoming/outgoing traffic based on rules

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Correct Answer

A network security device or software that monitors and filters incoming/outgoing traffic based on rules

Explanation

Firewalls filter traffic based on IP addresses, ports, protocols, and state. Packet-filtering, stateful inspection, and next-generation firewalls (NGFW) offer increasing sophistication.

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