Firewall-quiz

20 Questions | By Ramesh_canon | Last updated: Jan 31, 2013

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This quiz will introduce you to some interesting facts about Firewall.

Questions and Answers

1.

What is our Firewall Model?
- A.
  
  100A
- B.
  
  350A
- C.
  
  300A
- D.
  
  320A
2.

The purpose of a firewall on computer networks is to -
- A.
  
  Prevent computers from overheating
- B.
  
  Prevent unwanted network connections from being made
- C.
  
  Allow more than 4 computers to share the same Internet connection
- D.
  
  Allow pictures and video to be downloaded from a camera to a computer
3.

Which one of the following can be considered to be a hardware firewall??
- A.
  
  Router
- B.
  
  Hub
- C.
  
  Bridge
- D.
  
  Switch
4.

Which of the following are true about Firewalls?
- A.
  
  Filters network traffic
- B.
  
  Can be either a hardware or software device
- C.
  
  Follows a set of rules
- D.
  
  All the above
5.

Which one of the following is a key function of a firewall?
- A.
  
  Monitoring
- B.
  
  Copying
- C.
  
  Deleting
- D.
  
  Moving
6.

What is "phishing?

Discuss
- A.
  
  "Spoofed" e-mails and fraudulent websites designed to fool recipients into divulging personal financial data such as credit card numbers, account usernames and passwords
- B.
  
  A type of computer virus
- C.
  
  An example of a strong password
- D.
  
  None of the above
7.

Give the expansion for the following (Any Three)
- A.
  
  PPTP
- B.
  
  L2TP
- C.
  
  IPsec
- D.
  
  NAT
8.

Give the expansion for the following(Any three)
- A.
  
  POP
- B.
  
  SMTP
- C.
  
  IMAP
- D.
  
  MUA
9.

A(n) ____ server is a server that creates a secure tunnel connection
- A.
  
  RADIUS
- B.
  
  TUNNEL
- C.
  
  VPN
- D.
  
  AUTHENTICATION
10.

You can make telephone calls over the Internet using a technology called -
- A.
  
  Intertel
- B.
  
  Telnet
- C.
  
  VoIP
- D.
  
  VORP
11.

What is the difference between VPNs and firewalls?
- A.
  
  Firewalls are user-configurable; VPNs cannot be configured
- B.
  
  Firewalls block messages; VPNs open pathways for messages
- C.
  
  Firewalls are a new type of VPN
- D.
  
  No difference between firewalls and VPNs exists
12.

What are some of the benefits of using a firewall for your LAN?
- A.
  
  Increased access to Instant Messaging
- B.
  
  Stricter access control to critical resources
- C.
  
  Greater security to your LAN
- D.
  
  Both 2 and 3
13.

VIRUS stands for
- A.
  
  Very Important Resource Under Search
- B.
  
  Virtual Information Resource Under Resize
- C.
  
  Verify Interchange Result Until Source
- D.
  
  Very Important Record User Searched
14.

FAT stands for
- A.
  
  File Accomdation Table
- B.
  
  File Access Tape
- C.
  
  File Allocation Table
- D.
  
  File Activity Table
15.

Most enterprises implement several basic security measures. Which of the following is NOT a common security practice?
- A.
  
  Content monitoring
- B.
  
  Fault tolerance
- C.
  
  Firewall
- D.
  
  Intrusion-detection system
16.

A firewall determines what traffic is allowed through it based on this:
- A.
  
  Point-to-point protocol
- B.
  
  Channel bank
- C.
  
  Rule base
- D.
  
  Number portability
17.

Which of the following is most likely to send spam emails from your computer?

Discuss
- A.
  
  Trojan
- B.
  
  Worm
- C.
  
  Virus
- D.
  
  Spyware
18.

Fiber Optic cable conducts electricity.

Discuss
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
19.

Which is not an exmple of transmission media?
- A.
  
  Wire
- B.
  
  Coaxial Cable
- C.
  
  Radio Waves
- D.
  
  Fibre Optic
- E.
  
  None of the Above
20.

An organization that share devices, saves______.
- A.
  
  Money
- B.
  
  Time
- C.
  
  Space
- D.
  
  All of the Above

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