Firewall Quiz

What is the primary function of a firewall?

• To store data securely

• To manage user accounts

• To prevent unauthorized access between networks

• To enhance internet speed

Which of the following is NOT a type of firewall categorization?

• Structure

• Network Speed

• Development Era

• Processing Mode

What does a packet-filtering firewall examine?

• Only the payload of packets

• Header information of incoming data packets

• The entire packet including all layers

• Only the trailer of packets

At which layer of the OSI model do packet-filtering firewalls operate?

• Layer 2

• Layer 5

• Layer 3

• Layer 4

What is a proxy firewall also known as?

• Packet-filtering firewall

• Application-level gateway

• MAC-layer firewall

• Circuit-level gateway

Which generation of firewalls tracks the state of network connections?

• First Generation

• Second Generation

• Fourth Generation

• Third Generation

What is the main advantage of application-level gateways?

• Security

• Cost-effectiveness

• Simplicity

• Speed

What does a circuit-level gateway primarily manage?

• Data packets

• Application data

• TCP/UDP sessions

• IP addresses

Which type of firewall operates at the MAC layer?

• Packet-filtering firewall

• Application firewall

• MAC-layer firewall

• Circuit-level gateway

What is a hybrid firewall?

• A firewall that only filters packets

• A firewall that combines elements of other types

• A firewall that is outdated

• A firewall that only works on software