Question 1

Which is a firewall vendor manufacturing a host-based firewall for Windows 2000 Server,Sun Solaris,and Red Hat Linux environments?
A)Check Point
B)Cisco
C)D-Link
D)Wolverine

Accepted Answer

Check Point is known for offering firewall solutions that are compatible across various platforms, including Windows, Sun Solaris, and Red Hat Linux. Their products are designed to provide security in diverse environments, making them a suitable choice for host-based firewall applications across these operating systems.

Question 2

McAfee Personal Firewall provides an online connection to an anti-hacking Web site called ____________.

Accepted Answer

HackerWatch.org

Question 3

The Cisco PIX 515E has additional security features that monitor multimedia and __________ transmissions.

Accepted Answer

Voice over IP

Question 4

Which is a hardware firewall vendor manufacturing Stateful Packet Inspection units with NAT and DES especially for small offices?
A)Check Point
B)Cisco
C)D-Link
D)Wolverine

Accepted Answer

D-Link is known for manufacturing networking equipment, including hardware firewalls with features like Stateful Packet Inspection, NAT, and DES, suitable for small office environments.

Question 5

The D-Link DFL-300 firewall is specifically designed to detect common ____________ attacks

Accepted Answer

The answer of The D-Link DFL-300 firewall is specifically designed...

Question 6

High-end,enterprise-capable firewalls such as the Fortigate 3600 generally scan e-mail,FTP,and TCP packets for viruses and can implement user ____________ for added security.

Accepted Answer

The answer of High-end,enterprise-capable firewalls such as the Fortigate 3600...

Question 7

Regarding the Firewall-1 firewall,which of the following is NOT true?
A)It automatically blocks and logs oversized packets.
B)It is particularly vulnerable to SYN floods.
C)It is a packet filtering,application gateway hybrid.
D)It uses Stateful Packet Inspection.

Accepted Answer

Firewall-1 is designed to mitigate various network attacks, including SYN floods, through its Stateful Packet Inspection technology. This technology allows it to keep track of active connections and understand the state of network traffic, which helps in defending against such attacks.

Question 8

Which firewall solution would be best for a large enterprise running Windows XP Professional and Linux operating systems,using the Internet,and requiring remote access to their Intranet server for field sales people?
A)Check Point Firewall-1
B)Cisco PIX 515E
C)Fortigate 3600
D)Windows XP Internet Connection Firewall

Accepted Answer

Check Point Firewall-1 is a robust, enterprise-grade firewall solution that supports multiple operating systems, including Windows and Linux, and offers features suitable for large enterprises, such as remote access capabilities.

Question 9

With the release of Service Pack 2,Microsoft changed the configuration and Windows XP ships with its Internet Connection Firewall ____________ by default.

Accepted Answer

The answer of With the release of Service Pack 2,Microsoft...

Question 10

Blocking port ____________ can help prevent the spread of some versions of the MyDoom virus.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Blocking port ____________ can help prevent the...

Question 11

Which is true about the Wolverine firewall solution?
A)Encryption can be added with a free Web download.
B)It includes built-in VPN capabilities.
C)It is expensive.
D)It works on Linux,Unix,Solaris,and Windows platforms.

Accepted Answer

Wolverine firewall solution includes built-in VPN capabilities, which is a common feature in many firewall solutions to provide secure remote access.

Question 12

Which is true about SonicWALL firewall solutions?
A)All models contain built-in encryption.
B)They are relatively inexpensive.
C)They include built-in proxy server capabilities.
D)They work on Linux,Unix,Solaris,and Windows platforms.

Accepted Answer

All SonicWALL firewall solutions include built-in encryption.

Question 13

Which is a unique feature of the McAfee Personal Firewall that is not found on most personal firewalls?
A)Blocking incoming traffic on selected ports
B)Online scanning of system for vulnerabilities
C)Performing traceroute to show the source of incoming packets
D)Recording a log of all attempts at incoming packets

Accepted Answer

Most personal firewalls block incoming traffic, scan for vulnerabilities, and log attempts at incoming packets. However, performing a traceroute to show the source of incoming packets is a unique feature that allows users to trace the path that packets take to reach their system, which is not commonly found in other personal firewalls.

Question 14

Which is NOT true about enterprise networks and firewall solutions?
A)They are likely to contain several different operating systems.
B)They are likely to be supported by multiple network administrators.
C)They are usually easier to manage and secure.
D)They are usually made up of several interconnected networks.

Accepted Answer

Enterprise networks are complex and can be challenging to manage and secure due to their size, diversity of systems, and the need for comprehensive security measures.

Question 15

Which is true about Windows XP Internet Connection Firewall (ICF)?
A)It blocks incoming and outgoing packets.
B)It is a screened host firewall.
C)It has a logging feature enabled by default.
D)It works best in conjunction with a perimeter firewall.

Accepted Answer

Windows XP Internet Connection Firewall (ICF) is designed to provide basic protection for home users and works best when used alongside a perimeter firewall for enhanced security.

Question 16

A firewall designed to secure an individual personal computer is a:
A)combination hardware\software firewall
B)screened host firewall
C)simple hardware firewall
D)single machine firewall

Accepted Answer

A firewall designed specifically for an individual personal computer is referred to as a single machine firewall. This type of firewall is tailored to protect just one computer, as opposed to network firewalls that protect multiple devices or an entire network.

Question 17

A(n)____________ network is a large network often made up of several interconnected local networks.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)____________ network is a large network often...

Question 18

Which is a robust commercial software firewall solution for Linux operating systems?
A)McAfee Personal Firewall
B)SonicWALL
C)Symantec Norton Firewall
D)Wolverine

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which is a robust commercial software firewall...

Question 19

Which is NOT a service included in the Norton single machine firewall?
A)Blocking of outgoing traffic
B)Data recovery
C)Privacy protection
D)Popup ad blocking

Accepted Answer

Data recovery is not a service typically included in the Norton single machine firewall. Norton's firewall focuses on network security features such as blocking unauthorized access, managing outgoing and incoming traffic, privacy protection, and blocking unwanted ads, rather than data recovery services.

Quiz 4: Firewall Practical Applications

Which is a firewall vendor manufacturing a host-based firewall for Windows 2000 Server,Sun Solaris,and Red Hat Linux environments?

McAfee Personal Firewall provides an online connection to an anti-hacking Web site called ____________.

The Cisco PIX 515E has additional security features that monitor multimedia and __________ transmissions.

Which is a hardware firewall vendor manufacturing Stateful Packet Inspection units with NAT and DES especially for small offices?

The D-Link DFL-300 firewall is specifically designed to detect common ____________ attacks

High-end,enterprise-capable firewalls such as the Fortigate 3600 generally scan e-mail,FTP,and TCP packets for viruses and can implement user ____________ for added security.

Regarding the Firewall-1 firewall,which of the following is NOT true?

Which firewall solution would be best for a large enterprise running Windows XP Professional and Linux operating systems,using the Internet,and requiring remote access to their Intranet server for field sales people?

With the release of Service Pack 2,Microsoft changed the configuration and Windows XP ships with its Internet Connection Firewall ____________ by default.

Blocking port ____________ can help prevent the spread of some versions of the MyDoom virus.

Which is true about the Wolverine firewall solution?

Which is true about SonicWALL firewall solutions?

Which is a unique feature of the McAfee Personal Firewall that is not found on most personal firewalls?

Which is NOT true about enterprise networks and firewall solutions?

Which is true about Windows XP Internet Connection Firewall (ICF) ?

A firewall designed to secure an individual personal computer is a:

A(n)____________ network is a large network often made up of several interconnected local networks.

Which is a robust commercial software firewall solution for Linux operating systems?

Which is NOT a service included in the Norton single machine firewall?