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Firewalls and Network Protection Quiz Trivia Questions and Answers

Assess your knowledge on firewalls and other network protection mechanisms that guard against cyber threats.. Test your knowledge and challenge yourself with our comprehensive quiz covering all aspects of this fascinating topic.

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

2. Which type of firewall filters traffic based on IP address, MAC address, and ports?

3. What is NOT a common feature of modern firewalls?

4. Which firewall type operates at the application layer of the OSI model?

5. Which technology creates a secure and encrypted connection over a less secure network, such as the internet?

6. What is the function of a Web Application Firewall (WAF)?

7. Which of the following is a characteristic of next-generation firewalls (NGFW)?

8. What does an Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) do?

9. Which protocol is commonly secured by SSL or TLS?

10. Which of these is a benefit of using a firewall?

11. In the context of network security, what is meant by 'packet'?

12. What is the main purpose of implementing a DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) in network security?

13. What differentiates a stateful firewall from a stateless firewall?

14. Which firewall technology involves a physical or virtual firewall serving a single organization?

15. What is the key advantage of using Unified Threat Management (UTM) appliances?

16. Which of the following best describes a 'circuit-level gateway'?

17. What is typically used to control the flow of traffic based on rules in a network security context?

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