You work as a senior administrator at Contoso.com. The Contoso.com network consists of a single domain
named Contoso.com. All servers on the Contoso.com network have Windows Server 2012 R2 installed.
You are running a training exercise for junior administrators. You are currently discussing the Windows Firewall
with Advanced Security feature.
Which of the following is TRUE with regards to Windows Firewall with Advanced Security? (Choose all that
apply.)
A.
It provides host-based, two-way network traffic filtering for a computer.
B.
It provides host-based, one-way network traffic filtering for a computer.
C.
It blocks unauthorized network traffic flowing into or out of the local computer.
D.
It only blocks unauthorized network traffic flowing into the local computer.
E.
It only blocks unauthorized network traffic flowing out of the local computer.
Explanation:
Windows Firewall with Advanced Security is an important part of a layered security model.
By providing host-based, two-way network traffic filtering for a computer, Windows Firewall with Advanced
Security blocks unauthorized network traffic flowing into or out of the local computer. Windows Firewall with
Advanced Security also works with Network Awareness so that it can apply security settings appropriate to the
types of networks to which the computer is connected. Windows Firewall and Internet Protocol Security (IPsec)
configuration settings are integrated into a single Microsoft Management Console (MMC) named important part
of your network’s Windows Firewall with Advanced Security, so Windows Firewall is also an isolation strategy.