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Question#1

To enable remote devices to send log messages to Dimension through the gateway Firebox, what must you verify is included in your gateway Firebox configuration? (Select one.)

A. You can only send log messages to Dimension from a computer that is on the network behind your gateway Firebox.
B. You must change the connection settings in Dimension, not on the gateway Firebox.
C. You must add a policy to the remote device configuration file to allow traffic to a Dimension.
D. You must make sure that either the WG-Logging packet filter policy, or another policy that allows external connections to Dimension over port 4115, is included in the configuration file.

Question#2

In the network configuration in this image, which aliases is Eth2 a member of? (Select three.)

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A. Any-optional
B. Any-External
C. Optional-1
D. Any
E. Any-Trusted

Question#3

Which of these threats can the Firebox prevent with the default packet handling settings? (Select four.)

A. Access to inappropriate websites
B. Denial of service attacks
C. Flood attacks
D. Malware in downloaded files
E. Port scans
F. Viruses in email messages
G. IP spoofing

Question#4

HOTSPOT
Match each WatchGuard Subscription Service with its function:

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A. 
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Explanation:
WebBlocker
Spam Blocker
Gateway / Antivirus
APT Blocker
Application Control
Quarantee Server
Intrusion Prevention Server IPS
Data Loss Prvention DLP
Reputation Enable Defense RED

Question#5

Users on the trusted network cannot browse Internet websites.

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Based on the configuration shown in this image, what could be the problem with this policy configuration? (Select one.)

A. The default Outgoing policy has been removed and there is no policy to allow DNS traffic.
B. The HTTP-proxy policy has higher precedence than the HTTPS-proxy policy.
C. The HTTP-proxy policy is configured for the wrong port.
D. The HTTP-proxy allows Any-Trusted and Any-Optional to Any-External.

Exam Code: Essentials
Q & A: 60 Q&As         Updated:  Oct 17,2026

 

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