Firewall and Network Security Quiz

What is the primary purpose of a firewall?

• Encrypting data

• Protecting systems from threats

• Enhancing user experience

• Managing bandwidth

What type of filtering allows firewalls to control employee access to internet sites?

• Virus scanning

• Content filtering

• Bandwidth management

• Signature identification

What does URL filtering do in a firewall?

• Scans files for viruses

• Blocks access to specific websites

• Encrypts data

• Monitors bandwidth usage

Which firewall class keeps track of data packet information?

• Stateless

• Stateful

• Virtual

• Dynamic

What is the key benefit of Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs)?

• Antivirus scanning

• Deep packet inspection

• URL filtering

• Data storage

What is the main purpose of a VPN?

• Increase bandwidth

• Block websites

• Hide your virtual location

• Filter emails

Which network level focuses on protecting data in transit?

• Application

• Physical

• Network

• Data

What is a demilitarized zone (DMZ) in network security?

• A zone without firewalls

• A security zone protecting internal networks

• A public network

• A physical security measure

What does a reverse proxy server do?

• Restricts user access to internal servers

• Regulates internet access for clients

• Encrypts data in transit

• Manages server bandwidth

Which attack floods a server with SYN packets?

• Ping of death

• SYN flood attack

• ICMP flood

• Replay attack