Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Part 3: Business Knowledge for Internal Auditing — Question 85

Which of the following is false with regard to Internet connection firewalls?

Answer options

• A. Firewalls can protect against computer viruses.
• B. Firewalls monitor attacks from the Internet.
• C. Firewalls provide network administrators tools to retaliate against hackers.
• D. Firewalls may be software-based or hardware-based.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because firewalls are designed to monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules, but they do not provide protection against viruses. Options B, C, and D accurately describe the functions and characteristics of firewalls.