Part 2 Security Solutions
Quiz by Cessa De Guzman
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- Q1
What is the primary function of a firewall in network security?
Encrypt data
Detect malware
Block unauthorized access
Monitor network traffic
45s - Q2
Which type of firewall operates at the network layer and filters packets based on IP addresses and ports?
Application Firewall
Packet-Filtering Firewall
Next-Generation Firewall
Stateful Firewall
45s - Q3
Which feature distinguishes a Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) from a traditional firewall?
Packet filtering
Port filtering
Stateful inspection
Deep packet inspection
45s - Q4
What is the main purpose of a Web Application Firewall (WAF)?
Protecting web applications from cyber attacks
Monitoring network traffic
Managing user identities
Encrypting web traffic
45s - Q5
Which attack is a WAF primarily designed to protect against?
Phishing attacks
SQL injection
Man-in-the-middle attacks
DDoS attacks
45s - Q6
A WAF typically operates at which layer of the OSI model?
Network layer
Transport layer
Application layer
Data link layer
45s - Q7
Which of the following best describes Unified Threat Management (UTM)?
A single solution integrating multiple security services
A type of antivirus software
An identity management tool
A dedicated firewall solution
45s - Q8
Which feature is commonly included in a UTM device?
Content filtering
Network monitoring
Software development
Database management
45s - Q9
What is the primary difference between an IDS and an IPS?
IDS operates at the application layer, while IPS operates at the network layer
IDS blocks threats, while IPS detects them
IDS is hardware-based, while IPS is software-based
IDS detects threats, while IPS blocks them
45s - Q10
Which type of IDS analyzes network traffic to detect anomalies and potential threats?
Host-based IDS
Behavior-based IDS
Signature-based IDS
Network-based IDS
45s