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WorksheetsJ277 - 1.4 - Firewalls and Proxy Servers
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 4mins
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
