Proxy Server Flashcard

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What is a benefit of using a proxy server?

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It allows for anonymous browsing.

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What is the role of caching in proxy servers?

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To store frequently accessed data for faster retrieval

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Which security appliance can raise an alert when a match is made? Options: Firewall, Intrusion Detection System (IDS), Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), Antivirus/Antimalware solutions

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Intrusion Detection System (IDS)

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What should be verified first when troubleshooting network speed issues? Options: Cable length, Switch port and NIC configuration, Router settings, Firewall rules

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Switch port and NIC configuration

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What should be considered as a potential cause of network speed issues? Options: Hardware malfunction, Malware or faulty software, Incorrect password, Outdated operating system

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Malware or faulty software

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A component of network security that hides your internal network from the internet.

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Proxy server

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Which Control Panel utility should a technician use to configure a proxy server setting on Windows workstations? Options: Internet Options – Advanced, Internet Options – Connections, Internet Options – Security, Internet Options – Content, Internet Options – Privacy

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Internet Options – Connections