What is the main purpose of a firewall?

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What is the main purpose of a firewall?

Store backups
Cool the processor
Speed up the internet
Block unauthorised network access

Answer and solution

Correct answer: D) Block unauthorised network access

A firewall filters network traffic by rules.

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