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Which statement best describes the role of a port in port forwarding?.
- A.It helps identify the service or destination associated with incoming traffic
- B.It is a physical socket that must always be plugged into a router
- C.It is the name of the computer's operating system
- D.It is a replacement for all network devices
Model answer
What a good answer should say
- A port helps identify which service or destination should receive incoming traffic.
Explanation
Why this works
Port forwarding uses a port number as part of the rule for deciding where incoming traffic should go. In this context, a port is not necessarily a physical connector.
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