If a Firewall Has to Drop Packets Because It Cannot

question 43

Multiple Choice

If a firewall has to drop packets because it cannot keep up with traffic volume, this is ________.

• A) good because it will prevent possible attack packets from entering the network
• B) bad because valid, non-attack packets will be dropped and this will effectively created a self-generated DOS attack
• C) Both A and B
• D) Neither A nor B

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Definitions:

Total Variable Overhead Spending Variance

The difference between the actual variable overhead costs incurred and the expected (budgeted) variable overhead costs based on actual production levels.

Variable Overhead Efficiency Variance

The difference between the standard cost of variable overheads allocated for production and the actual cost incurred.

Supplies Cost

The expense associated with acquiring supplies necessary for the operation of a business, such as office supplies or manufacturing inputs.

Variable Manufacturing Overhead

Indirect manufacturing costs that change in total in direct proportion to changes in production volume, such as utilities or materials.