Packet-filtering firewalls ________.
A)can filter both inbound and outbound traffic
B)examine the destination address but not the source address
C)are the most complex type of firewall
D)seldom examine the data or the addresses of the message

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Packet-filtering firewalls can filter both inbound and outbound traffic, making them a common type of firewall used to protect networks. They examine information in packets such as source and destination IP addresses, port numbers, and packet types to determine if they should allow or block traffic. This type of firewall does not usually examine the data or addresses within the message itself, making it less complex than other types of firewalls.

Packet-Filtering Firewalls ________