Security Fundamentals — Question 46

Which type of firewall allows for inspection of all characteristics of a packet?

Answer options

• A. NAT
• B. Stateful
• C. Stateless
• D. Windows Defender

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, Stateful, as it tracks the state of active connections and inspects all aspects of packets within those connections. NAT, Stateless, and Windows Defender do not have the capability to inspect all characteristics of packets in the same comprehensive manner as a stateful firewall.