Exam 220-1201 Topic 1 Question 63 Discussion

Actual exam question for CompTIA's 220-1201 exam
Question #: 63
Topic #: 1
Which of the following devices is designed to monitor and filter incoming and outgoing network traffic?

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A firewall monitors and filters incoming and outgoing network traffic based on security rules, protecting the network from unauthorized access and threats.
Why Not A (Switch): A switch connects devices within a network but does not monitor or filter traffic.
Why Not B (Access point): An access point provides Wi-Fi connectivity but does not filter traffic.
Why Not D (Hub): A hub simply broadcasts data to all connected devices without filtering traffic.
CompTIA A+ Exam Reference: Core 1 (220-1201), Section 2.2, network security concepts.

by Moore at Nov 20, 2025, 08:23 PM

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