Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Entry-Level Technician (PCCET) — Question 59

Which network firewall primarily filters traffic based on source and destination IP address?

Answer options

• A. Proxy
• B. Stateful
• C. Stateless
• D. Application

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, Stateless, as this type of firewall examines packets individually without keeping track of the state of connections, focusing solely on source and destination IP addresses. Proxy and Application firewalls provide more advanced filtering based on application data and behavior, while Stateful firewalls track the state of active connections and make decisions based on the context of traffic.