Welcome to ExamTopics
ExamTopics Logo
- Expert Verified, Online, Free.
Mail Us[email protected]
Menu
Watchguard Discussions
exam questions

Exam Essentials All Questions

View all questions & answers for the Essentials exam
Go to Exam

Exam Essentials topic 1 question 18 discussion

Actual exam question from WatchGuard's Essentials
Question #: 18
Topic #: 1
[All Essentials Questions]

How is a proxy policy different from a packet filter policy? (Select two.)

  • A. Only a proxy policy examines information in the IP header.
  • B. Only a proxy policy uses the IP source, destination, and port to control network traffic.
  • C. Only a proxy policy can prevent specific threats without blocking the entire connection.
  • D. Only a proxy works at the application, network, and transport layers to examine all connection data.
Show Suggested Answer Hide Answer
Suggested Answer: CD 🗳️
C: Proxies can prevent potential threats from reaching your network without blocking the entire connection.
D: A proxy operates at the application layer, as well as the network and transport layers of a TCP/IP packet, while a packet filter operates only at the network and transport protocol layers.
Incorrect:
Not A: A packet filter examines each packets IP header to control the network traffic into and out of your network.
Reference: Fireware Basics, Courseware: WatchGuard System Manager 10, page 95
by Satornjkk at Dec. 17, 2020, 9:43 p.m.

Comments

Chosen Answer:
This is a voting comment (?) , you can switch to a simple comment.
Switch to a voting comment New
Submit Cancel
Satornjkk
3 years, 11 months ago
Packet filter mean policy just filter ip and tcp/udp port Proxy action mean policy will inspect to packet for more action C and D is need to use proxy action to control application
upvoted 2 times
Satornjkk
3 years, 11 months ago
https://www.watchguard.com/help/docs/help-center/en-US/Content/en-US/Fireware/proxies/general/proxy_actions_about_c.html
upvoted 1 times
...
...

Get IT Certification

Unlock free, top-quality video courses on ExamTopics with a simple registration. Elevate your learning journey with our expertly curated content. Register now to access a diverse range of educational resources designed for your success. Start learning today with ExamTopics!

Start Learning for free
Community vote distribution
A (35%)
C (25%)
B (20%)
Other
Most Voted
A voting comment increases the vote count for the chosen answer by one.

Upvoting a comment with a selected answer will also increase the vote count towards that answer by one. So if you see a comment that you already agree with, you can upvote it instead of posting a new comment.

SaveCancel