A ____ on a home computer connected to the Internet might be set to block certain outgoing communications from a specific software application or operating system utility.
A) firewall
B) host
C) client
D) server

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A firewall is a security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules. One of the functions of a firewall is to block certain outgoing communications from specific software applications or operating system utilities to ensure the security and privacy of the user's computer.

A ____ on a Home Computer Connected to the Internet