ch 19 windows server – Flashcards
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Firewall rules function in two ways: admit all traffic except that which conforms to the applied rules, and secondly block all traffic, except that which conforms to the applied rules. How does the windows firewall work for inbound traffic and for outbound traffic?
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Inbound- block all. Outbound-permit all
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What parameter in the windows firewall new inbound rule wizard specifies the exact type of traffic at the network or transport layer, which the firewall can block or allow?
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Protocol and Ports
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By exporting the windows firewall policy, you have a file with a .wfw extension that contains______.
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All its rules, including the preconfigured rules and the ones you have created or modified.
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What is the typical incoming port number for a web server?
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80
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what GPO node presents the interface with which to configure windows firewall properties?
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computer configurationpolicieswindows settingssecurity settingswindows firewall with advanced security
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in windows firewall customized settings, there are three profiles (public, private and domain). What differentiates these profiles from each other?
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Public is for servers accessible to temporary users. Private is for servers on an internal network. Domain is for servers in which users are all authorized.
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windows firewall allows an administrator to import and export firewall rules. What are the rules file extension?
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.wfw
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what parameter in the windows firewall new inbound rule wizard specifies the ip address range of local and remote systems to which the rule applies?
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scope
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What parameter in the windows firewall new inbound rule wizard specifies whether the rule applies to all programs, to one specific program, or to a specific service?
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program
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What is the primary objective of a firewal?
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To permit traffic in and out for legitimate users, and to block the rest
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if a user attempts to use an internet-based e-mail account, how will windows firewall respond?
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the firewall does not block client-initiated network traffic by default
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when creating a firewall exception, what is the difference between opening a port and allowing an application through?
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allowing an application opens the specified port only when the program is running and is less risky
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what does the term "filter" refer to in the windows firewall with advanced security console?
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The ability to display inbound or outbound rules according to a profile
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in the windows firewall with advanced security console, while creating a new rule, the program page specifies whether the _______.
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rule applies to all programs, one specific program, or to a specific service
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if an administrator wants to enable the "block all incoming connections, including those in the list of allowed apps" setting, to which of the firewall profiles does it apply?
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public, private and domain
