Networking Appliances N10-009 Practice Questions (Page 7)

Questions 31–35

1. 31foundation · easy

   Which function does a VoIP gateway perform when a call is made from an IP phone to a traditional landline?

   • AIt blocks the call if the destination is not on the same network
   • BIt encrypts the voice traffic to ensure privacy
   • CIt converts the IP-based voice packets into a format suitable for the PSTN
   • DIt balances the call load across multiple servers
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2. 32application · medium

   A security analyst needs to monitor network traffic for signs of an ongoing attack, such as port scans or malware communication patterns. The analyst wants to receive alerts when suspicious activity is detected but does NOT want the system to automatically block any traffic, because false positives could disrupt legitimate business operations. Which appliance should be deployed?

   • AContent filter
   • BFirewall
   • CIntrusion prevention system (IPS)
   • DIntrusion detection system (IDS)
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4. 33foundation · easy

   Which benefit does a proxy server provide by storing copies of frequently accessed web pages?

   • AProviding wireless access to clients
   • BBalancing load across multiple servers
   • CEncrypting all traffic between client and server
   • DCaching to reduce bandwidth usage
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5. 34application · medium

   A small business wants to protect its internal network from unauthorized external access by controlling traffic based on source and destination IP addresses and port numbers. The business does not need deep packet inspection or automatic blocking of attack signatures. Which appliance should be deployed at the network perimeter?

   • AProxy server
   • BFirewall
   • CIPS
   • DIDS
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6. 35expert · hard

   A company wants to enforce internet usage policies by blocking access to certain website categories and also wants to improve bandwidth usage by caching frequently accessed content. The company is concerned about the performance impact of inspecting all web traffic. Which solution best meets these requirements while minimizing performance impact?

   • ADeploy a content filter and a separate load balancer.
   • BDeploy a proxy server with integrated content filtering and caching.
   • CDeploy a firewall with URL filtering and no caching.
   • DDeploy an IPS with content filtering and caching.
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