Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a disadvantage of static packet filter?

  1. Static packet filter only examines IP and TCP headers.

  2. Static packet filter offers low level of security.

  3. Static packet filter lacks state awareness.

  4. Static packet filter can be established without following the RFC-recommended 3 way-handshake.

  5. Static packet filter is susceptible to IP spoofing.

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D Correct answer
Explanation

It is a disadvantage of dynamic (state aware) packet filter.