What is the primary function of a firewall in a computer network ?
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What is the primary function of a firewall in a computer network ?
Answer: B. To block unauthorized access and traffic — A firewall acts as a security barrier between trusted internal networks and untrusted external networks. It monitors incoming and outgoing traffic based on…
- A.
To prevent data encryption
- B.
To block unauthorized access and traffic
- C.
To increase data speed
- D.
To create secure passwords
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Correct answer: B
A firewall acts as a security barrier between trusted internal networks and untrusted external networks. It monitors incoming and outgoing traffic based on predetermined security rules to block unauthorized access.
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