CND Practice Question: Incident Detection Response And Threat Prediction
An incident responder identifies a compromised workstation and determines that isolating the machine from the network is necessary. Which tool native to Windows allows an administrator to block all inbound and outbound network traffic except for pre-configured exceptions?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Windows Defender Firewall
Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security allows administrators to configure firewall rules to isolate or restrict traffic.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Disk Management
Why it's wrong here
Disk Management handles partition and volume configuration.
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Device Manager
Why it's wrong here
Device Manager manages hardware drivers and peripherals.
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Windows Defender Firewall
Why this is correct
Windows Defender Firewall can be configured to block network traffic and enforce host-level isolation.
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Task Manager
Why it's wrong here
Task Manager terminates processes but does not manage network firewall filtering.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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