A firewall is sometimes called a ____.
A) bridge
B) hub
C) packet filter
D) repeater

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A firewall is designed to filter network traffic based on a set of predetermined security rules that determine what types of traffic are allowed to pass through the firewall. This is achieved using a packet filtering system, which examines each packet of data that passes through the firewall and blocks any that do not meet the specified criteria. Therefore, the best choice is C (packet filter).

A Firewall Is Sometimes Called a ____