Information Systems and Computer Applications CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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What is the role of firewall in an Information System?

To control access to resources
To analyze data for trends
To store user information
To encrypt data before transmission

The correct answer is: To control access to resources

Firewall is a security system that acts as a barrier between a trusted internal network and an untrusted external network. Its main purpose is to control access to resources by monitoring and filtering incoming and outgoing network traffic. This ensures that only authorized users and devices can access the network and its resources, preventing unauthorized access and cyber attacks. Therefore, options B, C, and D are incorrect as they are not related to the role of a firewall in an Information System. Option B refers to data analysis, which is not a function of a firewall. Option C refers to storing user information, while a firewall's main aim is to control access to resources, not store user information. Option D mentions encryption, which is a security measure but not a specific task of a firewall.