CompTIA A+ Core 2 Objective 1.6 – Operating Systems – Windows Firewall

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Windows Firewall

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When troubleshooting an application’s inability to connect to the internet, a technician suspects Windows Firewall is blocking it. To verify this, which tool or command should the technician use to access the firewall settings quickly?

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An IT technician is configuring the local OS firewall to allow a specific application to communicate over the network. Which of the following steps should the technician take to achieve this?

3 / 10

A software development team needs to ensure their new application can receive data on port 5050. What action should be taken in the Windows Firewall to facilitate this requirement?

4 / 10

A company’s IT policy requires that all outbound connections on a workstation should be blocked unless specifically allowed. Which of the following Windows Firewall settings should be configured to enforce this policy?

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An organization’s security policy requires that only a certain web browser is allowed to access the internet for browsing. How should an IT administrator configure the Windows Firewall to comply with this policy?

6 / 10

During a security audit, an IT specialist discovers that a workstation is allowing all inbound connections regardless of the application. Which of the following should be configured in the Windows Firewall to increase security?

7 / 10

A network administrator needs to configure the Windows Firewall to allow remote desktop connections from within the local network only. Which configuration should be applied?

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An application requires access through Windows Firewall but must only communicate with a specific remote IP address. How should a technician configure the rule?

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A company requires all outbound connections to be logged for audit purposes. Which setting should be enabled in Windows Firewall to accomplish this?

10 / 10

A user reports that they cannot send email from their desktop email client. An IT technician suspects the Windows Firewall is blocking the application. Which of the following ports should the technician check and potentially create an outbound rule for, to resolve this issue?

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