J277 - 1.4 - Firewalls and Proxy Servers

What is the primary function of a firewall in a network?

• To increase the speed of the internet connection

• To examine and filter incoming and outgoing network traffic

• To store data for future use

• To provide wireless connectivity

Which of the following is a type of firewall that is installed on your computer?

• Hardware firewall

• Software firewall

• Network firewall

• Cloud firewall

What is one of the benefits of using a firewall?

• It increases the download speed of files

• It protects against hackers and malware

• It provides free internet access

• It automatically updates all software

How do firewalls filter network traffic?

• By checking the weather conditions

• By examining the source and destination of the data

• By measuring the speed of the data

• By counting the number of users on the network

What is a hardware firewall?

• A software application that runs on a computer

• A separate device that protects an entire network

• A type of antivirus software

• A tool for monitoring internet speed

Which of the following can a firewall block to enhance security?

• Specific websites or IP addresses

• All incoming emails

• All outgoing phone calls

• All social media accounts

What is one way firewalls help keep your personal information safe?

• By storing it in a cloud server

• By preventing unauthorised access to your network

• By sharing it with trusted websites

• By deleting it regularly

Which of the following is NOT a function of a firewall?

• Blocking suspicious network traffic

• Filtering data based on rules

• Providing wireless internet access

• Preventing unauthorised access