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A.
assigns IP addresses
B.
monitors network or host activity and generates alerts for suspicious behavior
C.
always blocks traffic automatically
D.
is only a backup storage device
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Correct Answer: B. monitors network or host activity and generates alerts for suspicious behavior
Explanation:
The correct answer is that IDS monitors network or host activity and generates alerts for suspicious behavior.
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acts as an intermediary and can inspect application-layer communication
B.
works only at the physical layer
C.
cannot apply protocol-specific policy
D.
is used to power wireless antennas
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Correct Answer: A. acts as an intermediary and can inspect application-layer communication
Explanation:
The correct answer is that Application proxy firewall acts as an intermediary and can inspect application-layer communication.
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cannot apply protocol-specific policy
B.
acts as an intermediary and can inspect application-layer communication
C.
is the same as a copper cable
D.
works only at the physical layer
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Correct Answer: D. works only at the physical layer
Explanation:
The misconception is "works only at the physical layer"; in reality, Application proxy firewall acts as an intermediary and can inspect application-layer communication.
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A.
is the same as a copper cable
B.
cannot apply protocol-specific policy
C.
is used to power wireless antennas
D.
acts as an intermediary and can inspect application-layer communication
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Correct Answer: D. acts as an intermediary and can inspect application-layer communication
Explanation:
This is correct because Application proxy firewall acts as an intermediary and can inspect application-layer communication.
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A.
acts as an intermediary and can inspect application-layer communication
B.
is used to power wireless antennas
C.
is the same as a copper cable
D.
cannot apply protocol-specific policy
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Correct Answer: A. acts as an intermediary and can inspect application-layer communication
Explanation:
Application proxy firewall is best described as something that acts as an intermediary and can inspect application-layer communication.
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A.
is the same as a copper cable
B.
cannot apply protocol-specific policy
C.
acts as an intermediary and can inspect application-layer communication
D.
works only at the physical layer
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Correct Answer: C. acts as an intermediary and can inspect application-layer communication
Explanation:
The correct answer is that Application proxy firewall acts as an intermediary and can inspect application-layer communication.
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stores only file names
B.
checks only keyboard input
C.
works only on printed documents
D.
tracks connection state to make more informed traffic decisions
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Correct Answer: D. tracks connection state to make more informed traffic decisions
Explanation:
The correct answer is that Stateful firewall tracks connection state to make more informed traffic decisions.
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cannot distinguish inbound and outbound flows
B.
tracks connection state to make more informed traffic decisions
C.
stores only file names
D.
checks only keyboard input
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Correct Answer: D. checks only keyboard input
Explanation:
The misconception is "checks only keyboard input"; in reality, Stateful firewall tracks connection state to make more informed traffic decisions.
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A.
works only on printed documents
B.
stores only file names
C.
tracks connection state to make more informed traffic decisions
D.
cannot distinguish inbound and outbound flows
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Correct Answer: C. tracks connection state to make more informed traffic decisions
Explanation:
This is correct because Stateful firewall tracks connection state to make more informed traffic decisions.
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A.
works only on printed documents
B.
cannot distinguish inbound and outbound flows
C.
stores only file names
D.
tracks connection state to make more informed traffic decisions
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Correct Answer: D. tracks connection state to make more informed traffic decisions
Explanation:
Stateful firewall is best described as something that tracks connection state to make more informed traffic decisions.
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A.
checks only keyboard input
B.
stores only file names
C.
tracks connection state to make more informed traffic decisions
D.
cannot distinguish inbound and outbound flows
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Correct Answer: C. tracks connection state to make more informed traffic decisions
Explanation:
The correct answer is that Stateful firewall tracks connection state to make more informed traffic decisions.
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understands every application context automatically
B.
makes decisions using packet header fields such as IP address, port, and protocol
C.
removes all need for routing
D.
decrypts all traffic by default
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Correct Answer: B. makes decisions using packet header fields such as IP address, port, and protocol
Explanation:
The correct answer is that Packet-filtering firewall makes decisions using packet header fields such as IP address, port, and protocol.
