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CISSP · Question #672
Why are packet filtering routers used in low-risk environments?
The correct answer is C. They are fast, flexible, and transparent.. Packet filtering routers are used in low-risk environments because they offer speed, flexibility, and transparency in filtering traffic based on IP protocol, source/destination IP address, or port number without adding significant overhead or complexity.
Submitted by olafpl· Mar 5, 2026Communication and Network Security
Question
Why are packet filtering routers used in low-risk environments?
Options
- AThey are high-resolution source discrimination and identification tools.
- BThey are fast and flexible, and protect against Internet Protocol (IP) spoofing.
- CThey are fast, flexible, and transparent.
- DThey enforce strong user authentication and audit tog generation.
How the community answered
(52 responses)- A2% (1)
- B6% (3)
- C90% (47)
- D2% (1)
Explanation
Packet filtering routers are used in low-risk environments because they offer speed, flexibility, and transparency in filtering traffic based on IP protocol, source/destination IP address, or port number without adding significant overhead or complexity.
Topics
#packet filtering#firewall types#network security#router security
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