Most ____ Are Installed to Prevent Traffic from Entering the Network

question 50

Multiple Choice

Most ____ are installed to prevent traffic from entering the network, though they can also prevent data from leaving the network.

• A) firewalls
• B) ports
• C) gatehouses
• D) certificates

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Definitions:

Static Address

A permanent Internet Protocol (IP) address assigned to a computer or device in a network, in contrast to a dynamically assigned IP address.

Dynamic Address

A changing IP address assigned by an internet service provider to a device each time it connects to the internet.

IP Address

A unique string of numbers separated by periods that identifies each device using the Internet Protocol to communicate over a network.

Circuit Switching

A method of communication where a dedicated channel or circuit is established for the duration of a transmission between two endpoints.