COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

COMPUTER SOFTWARE

SYSTEM SOFTWARE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A ____ acts as a barrier between your computer and the internet. Checks which programs are trying to access your computer via the internet, or internet via your computer.
A
Anti-Virus
B
Switch
C
Firewall
D
Blockwall
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A Firewall is a network security device that monitors and filters incoming and outgoing network traffic based on an organization’s previously established security policies. At its most basic, a firewall is essentially the barrier that sits between a private internal network and the public Internet.

Detailed explanation-2: -A firewall is a security mechanism that prevents unwanted access to private data on your network. Firewalls also protect systems from harmful malware by establishing a barrier between trusted internal networks and untrusted external networks.

Detailed explanation-3: -A firewall is software or firmware that prevents unauthorized access to a network.

Detailed explanation-4: -A Firewall is a security system to protect an internal network from unauthorized servers and networks based on predefined rules. It acts as a barrier and only allows the secured network to send or receive data.

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