WorksheetsTech+: Chapter 4.3.2 - Firewalls
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the basic function of a firewall?
Traffic filtering
Data encryption
Virus scanning
User authentication
Which of the following is NOT a criterion used by simple firewalls to filter data?
Destination
Source
Protocol
Encryption method
What type of firewall is typically installed as a program or application on a computer?
Software firewall
Hardware firewall
Web application firewall
Cloud-based firewall
Where are hardware firewalls typically installed?
On individual workstations
At the edge of the network
Inside web applications
On public networks
Which operating system comes with Windows Defender pre-installed?
Android
Windows
Linux
macOS
What is the primary purpose of a web application firewall?
To block all external traffic
To filter and monitor traffic between a web application and the Internet
To manage user authentication
To encrypt web traffic
Why is it recommended not to run two firewall applications at the same time?
It disables antivirus software
It slows down the Internet speed
It increases the risk of malware
They can conflict with each other
Which type of network is considered a private network?
A connection at a public library
A connection at a coffee shop
A connection at an airport
A connection at your home or office
What is the role of a firewall in a corporate network?
To act as a security guard at the network entrance
To manage user credentials
To replace antivirus software
To encrypt all network traffic
Which of the following is a reason people replace pre-installed firewall applications?
To increase security
To disable antivirus software
To reduce hardware costs
To block all Internet traffic
