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FC0-U61 · Question #433

A user wants to ensure port 3389 is open for remote desktop on a PC. Which of the following describes where the user should verify the port is open?

The correct answer is D. Host firewall. A host firewall is a software program that controls the incoming and outgoing network traffic on a computer. A host firewall can block or allow traffic based on rules that specify the source and destination addresses, ports, protocols, and applications. A host firewall can also m

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Question

A user wants to ensure port 3389 is open for remote desktop on a PC. Which of the following describes where the user should verify the port is open?

Options

  • AAntivirus
  • BAnti-malware
  • CDevice Manager
  • DHost firewall

How the community answered

(37 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • B
    3% (1)
  • C
    5% (2)
  • D
    89% (33)

Explanation

A host firewall is a software program that controls the incoming and outgoing network traffic on a computer. A host firewall can block or allow traffic based on rules that specify the source and destination addresses, ports, protocols, and applications. A host firewall can also monitor and log network activity for security purposes. A user can verify if a port is open or closed by checking the host firewall settings and rules on their PC.

Topics

#network ports#remote desktop#host firewall#port security

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