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A.
stores biometric logs only
B.
removes all need for routing
C.
understands every application context automatically
D.
makes decisions using packet header fields such as IP address, port, and protocol
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Correct Answer: C. understands every application context automatically
Explanation:
The misconception is "understands every application context automatically"; in reality, Packet-filtering firewall makes decisions using packet header fields such as IP address, port, and protocol.
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A.
removes all need for routing
B.
makes decisions using packet header fields such as IP address, port, and protocol
C.
stores biometric logs only
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:
This is correct because Packet-filtering firewall makes decisions using packet header fields such as IP address, port, and protocol.
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A.
removes all need for routing
B.
makes decisions using packet header fields such as IP address, port, and protocol
C.
decrypts all traffic by default
D.
stores biometric logs only
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Correct Answer: B. makes decisions using packet header fields such as IP address, port, and protocol
Explanation:
Packet-filtering firewall is best described as something that makes decisions using packet header fields such as IP address, port, and protocol.
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A.
makes decisions using packet header fields such as IP address, port, and protocol
B.
stores biometric logs only
C.
removes all need for routing
D.
understands every application context automatically
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Correct Answer: A. 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.
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A.
is a public search engine
B.
is a software compiler
C.
enforces network access rules by permitting or denying traffic
D.
is a database normalization rule
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Correct Answer: C. enforces network access rules by permitting or denying traffic
Explanation:
The correct answer is that Firewall enforces network access rules by permitting or denying traffic.
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A.
enforces network access rules by permitting or denying traffic
B.
is a public search engine
C.
is only a monitor cable
D.
is a database normalization rule
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Correct Answer: D. is a database normalization rule
Explanation:
The misconception is "is a database normalization rule"; in reality, Firewall enforces network access rules by permitting or denying traffic.
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A.
is a software compiler
B.
is only a monitor cable
C.
is a public search engine
D.
enforces network access rules by permitting or denying traffic
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Correct Answer: D. enforces network access rules by permitting or denying traffic
Explanation:
This is correct because Firewall enforces network access rules by permitting or denying traffic.
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A.
enforces network access rules by permitting or denying traffic
B.
is only a monitor cable
C.
is a software compiler
D.
is a public search engine
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Correct Answer: A. enforces network access rules by permitting or denying traffic
Explanation:
Firewall is best described as something that enforces network access rules by permitting or denying traffic.
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A.
is a database normalization rule
B.
is a public search engine
C.
is only a monitor cable
D.
enforces network access rules by permitting or denying traffic
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Correct Answer: D. enforces network access rules by permitting or denying traffic
Explanation:
The correct answer is that Firewall enforces network access rules by permitting or denying traffic.
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A.
replaces intrusion detection entirely
B.
allows or blocks packets based on defined conditions such as address, port, or protocol
C.
prevents users from using keyboards
D.
creates malware signatures from files only
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Correct Answer: B. allows or blocks packets based on defined conditions such as address, port, or protocol
Explanation:
The correct answer is that Traffic filtering allows or blocks packets based on defined conditions such as address, port, or protocol.
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A.
creates malware signatures from files only
B.
allows or blocks packets based on defined conditions such as address, port, or protocol
C.
prevents users from using keyboards
D.
formats packet captures into PDF
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Correct Answer: A. creates malware signatures from files only
Explanation:
The misconception is "creates malware signatures from files only"; in reality, Traffic filtering allows or blocks packets based on defined conditions such as address, port, or protocol.
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A.
allows or blocks packets based on defined conditions such as address, port, or protocol
B.
prevents users from using keyboards
C.
formats packet captures into PDF
D.
replaces intrusion detection entirely
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Correct Answer: A. allows or blocks packets based on defined conditions such as address, port, or protocol
Explanation:
This is correct because Traffic filtering allows or blocks packets based on defined conditions such as address, port, or protocol.