A security system consisting of hardware and/or software that prevents unauthorized access to data and information on a network is called a(n) ____.
A) proxy
B) firewall
C) blocker
D) defender

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The best choice is B, firewall, as it is a security system that is designed to prevent unauthorized access to data and information on a network. A proxy is a server that acts as an intermediary between a client and another server, while a blocker and defender are not specific security systems and could refer to a variety of technologies.

A Security System Consisting of Hardware And/or Software That Prevents