An intrusion detection system can perform all of the following functions except:
A) examining network traffic.
B) setting off an alarm when suspicious activity is detected.
C) checking network traffic to see if it matches certain patterns or preconfigured rules.
D) blocking suspicious activity.

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An intrusion detection system (IDS) detects and alerts users of potential intrusions or attacks on a network, but it does not typically have the capability to block suspicious activity. This function is typically performed by an intrusion prevention system (IPS), which can actively stop malicious traffic from entering and compromising the network.

An Intrusion Detection System Can Perform All of the Following