Watchguard Network Security Practice Test

To limit outgoing policy connections, which configuration can be controlled?

1. The number of sessions initiated

2. The types of applications used

3. The amount of bandwidth utilized

4. The number of active users

The correct answer is: The number of sessions initiated

Limiting outgoing policy connections can be effectively managed by controlling the number of sessions initiated. This approach involves setting restrictions on how many simultaneous connections can be made from the network to external entities. By defining a maximum number of sessions, you can prevent overload situations where too many connections could lead to performance degradation or could be indicative of a potential security breach. Controlling session initiation helps maintain network integrity and performance, as it directly limits the outgoing traffic that can be established at any given time. This is particularly relevant in scenarios where applications or services may attempt to open numerous connections in quick succession, which could exhaust available resources or lead to misuse of network policies. The other options, while important in their own contexts, do not specifically limit outgoing connections in the same direct manner. For instance, controlling the types of applications used does manage what can access the network but does not directly limit the number of connections. Similarly, managing bandwidth focuses on the volume of data rather than the number of sessions, and regulating the number of active users is more about user access than controlling outgoing session connections.