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Which networking device uses MAC addresses to forward data to the correct destination?
Which networking device uses MAC addresses to forward data to the correct destination?
- Switch (correct)
- Firewall
- Access Point
- Router
What does Port Security Shutdown do on a Cisco Catalyst switch?
What does Port Security Shutdown do on a Cisco Catalyst switch?
- Allows unauthorized MAC addresses to connect
- Enables more ports for network access
- Immediately disables the port upon a violation (correct)
- Slows down network traffic
What is the primary function of a Router in computer networks?
What is the primary function of a Router in computer networks?
- Blocking malicious traffic
- Prioritizing network traffic
- Forwarding data packets between networks (correct)
- Allowing wireless devices to connect
Which security feature involves filtering based on IP addresses, port numbers, and protocols?
Which security feature involves filtering based on IP addresses, port numbers, and protocols?
What is the purpose of a Firewall in a network infrastructure?
What is the purpose of a Firewall in a network infrastructure?
Which feature is commonly used to secure wireless communications in Access Points?
Which feature is commonly used to secure wireless communications in Access Points?
What type of firewall operates at the network layer and filters packets based on IP header information like source/destination IP addresses, port numbers, and protocols?
What type of firewall operates at the network layer and filters packets based on IP header information like source/destination IP addresses, port numbers, and protocols?
Which device provides emergency power to connected equipment in the event of a power outage or voltage fluctuations?
Which device provides emergency power to connected equipment in the event of a power outage or voltage fluctuations?
What is the purpose of MAC address filtering in controlling access to a wireless network?
What is the purpose of MAC address filtering in controlling access to a wireless network?
Which security device or software monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules?
Which security device or software monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules?
What is the primary function of an Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)?
What is the primary function of an Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)?
Which type of firewall integrates multiple security features into a single appliance, including firewalling, intrusion detection/prevention, antivirus, content filtering, and VPN capabilities?
Which type of firewall integrates multiple security features into a single appliance, including firewalling, intrusion detection/prevention, antivirus, content filtering, and VPN capabilities?
