If the two interfaces of the firewall are divided into the same area, then the data packet flow between the two interfaces does not need to be processed by packet filtering and will be forwarded…

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Options

• ATRUE
• BFALSE

• A
  24% (7)
• B
  76% (22)

Explanation

Option B is correct because the statement is false: even when two interfaces belong to the same security zone (area), a firewall can still apply packet filtering policies to traffic flowing between them - it is not automatically exempt from inspection. Most enterprise firewalls support configuring intra-zone policies, so "same zone = no filtering" is not a guaranteed or universal rule.

Why A is wrong: Assuming same-zone traffic bypasses all filtering is a dangerous oversimplification. While some firewall platforms permit intra-zone traffic by default, that default behavior is configurable and does not mean filtering cannot occur - the firewall still processes the packet to make a forwarding decision.

Memory tip: Think of a security zone like a neighborhood, not a free pass. Being in the same neighborhood doesn't mean you skip the security checkpoint - the guard (firewall) still sees you; whether they wave you through or search your bag depends on the policy configured. "Same zone ≠ no inspection."

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