A Network Technician Is Segmenting a Network to Allow for Unauthenticated

question 398

Multiple Choice

A network technician is segmenting a network to allow for unauthenticated public connections to a server. Which of the following devices would BEST safeguard the internal network from the public-facing server?

• A) Router
• B) Layer 3 switch
• C) Proxy server
• D) Firewall
• E) Intrusion detection system

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Definitions:

Natural Monopolist

A single firm that can supply a product or service to an entire market at a lower cost than two or more firms, due to economies of scale.

Marginal Cost

The increase in expense a business incurs by manufacturing one more unit of an item.

Subsidize

The act of providing financial assistance or support, typically by the government, to reduce the cost of producing goods or services.

Antitrust Laws

Legislation enacted by the government to prevent new monopolies from forming and police those that exist to protect consumers from exploitative practices.