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1.Which layer(s) do(es) a packet filter firewall examine? a. 1 and 2 b. 3 and 4*

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Question

1.Which layer(s) do(es) a packet filter firewall examine?

a.   1 and 2

b.   3 and 4*

c.   5

d.   1 through 4

e.   All layers

2.Which layer(s) do(es) a proxy firewall filter?

a.   1 and 2

b.   3 and 4

c.   5*

d.   1 through 4

e.   All layers

3.Creating an IP packet that contains a counterfeit source IP address is an example of:

a.   encoding.

b.   spoofing.*

c.   encrypting.

d.   spamming.

e.   hacking.

4.A packet filtering firewall that receives an incoming packet from an IP address known to be inside the firewall would most likely:

a.   pass the packet on because it is a safe (internal) address.

b.   discard the packet.*

c.   request a retransmission.

d.   recognize an error and request a retransmission.

e.   write the contents of the packet to a log file and pass it on.

5.Packet filtering firewalls have the ability to examine:

a.   Source IP addresses and port numbers.

b.   Destination IP addresses and port numbers.

c.   ICMP packets.

d.   ICMP packets, source IP addresses and port numbers.*

6.Using ______ makes it difficult for hackers trying to discover which IP addresses an organization uses internally.

a.   a firewall

b.   encryption

c.   packet sniffers

d.   NAT

e.   ATM

7.For outgoing packets from a network, Network Address Translation affects

a.   a packet

Explanation / Answer

b.   3 and 4*

c.   5*

b.   spoofing.*

b.   discard the packet.*

d.   ICMP packets, source IP addresses and port numbers.*

a.   a firewall

d.   a packet