What is the main purpose of a firewall in a home or office network?
A
To speed up internet browsing by caching frequently visited websites.
B
To block unauthorized access to a private network and monitor incoming/outgoing traffic.
C
To provide wireless internet connectivity to all devices.
D
To store backups of all network data in case of a system failure.
✓ Correct Answer: Option B
A firewall acts as a barrier, filtering network traffic to prevent unauthorized access to a private network, protecting against various cyber threats by controlling which data packets are allowed in or out.
💡 Why is B) the correct answer?
The correct answer to the question "What is the main purpose of a firewall in a home or office network?" is Option B: To block unauthorized access to a private network and monitor incoming/outgoing traffic..
The other options — A) To speed up internet browsing by caching frequently visited websites., C) To provide wireless internet connectivity to all devices., D) To store backups of all network data in case of a system failure. — are incorrect for this Computer Science question. As explained above: A firewall acts as a barrier, filtering network traffic to prevent unauthorized access to a private network, protecting against various cyber threats by controlling which data packets are allowed in …
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