Which of the Following Functions Does a Firewall Perform

question 82

Multiple Choice

Which of the following functions does a firewall perform?

• A) It ensures security by using multiple authentication strategies for employees.
• B) It attracts malicious attacks to study their properties and origins.
• C) It defines which IP addresses or domain should be blocked.
• D) It encodes sensitive data to ensure safe transmission across unsecured networks.

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Definitions:

Liquid Securities

Financial instruments and assets that can be quickly converted into cash without significantly affecting their market price.

Debt Securities

Financial instruments representing money borrowed that must be repaid, such as bonds, notes, or bills, typically with periodic interest payments.

Stock Securities

Financial instruments that represent ownership shares in a corporation, giving shareholders a claim to part of the company’s assets and earnings.

Consolidated Financial Statements

Combined financial statements of a parent company and its subsidiaries, presenting the financial position and results of operations as a single entity.