SSCP Question #772: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is C: second generation firewall.. The proxy (application layer firewall, circuit level proxy, or application proxy ) is a second generation firewall "First generation firewall" incorrect. A packet filtering firewall is a first generation firewall. "Third generation firewall" is incorrect. Stateful Firewall are co

Submitted by eva_at· Apr 18, 2026Network and Communications Security

Question

A proxy is considered a:

Options

Afirst generation firewall.
Bthird generation firewall.
Csecond generation firewall.
Dfourth generation firewall.

Explanation

The proxy (application layer firewall, circuit level proxy, or application proxy ) is a second generation firewall "First generation firewall" incorrect. A packet filtering firewall is a first generation firewall. "Third generation firewall" is incorrect. Stateful Firewall are considered third generation firewalls "Fourth generation firewall" is incorrect. Dynamic packet filtering firewalls are fourth generation firewalls

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#Firewall generations#Proxy firewalls#Network security devices

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