0478 IGCSE Proxy Servers

A type of network security equipment that monitors and filters incoming and outgoing network traffic based on the security rules that an organization has already set.

• firewall

• proxy servers

• TLS

• SSL

Where is the optimal place to have a proxy server?

• In between two private networks
• In between a private network and a public network
• In between two public networks
• On all of the servers

Which of these can filter network data traffic?

• proxy server

• firewall

• router

Which of these can cache commonly used websites?

• proxy server

• firewall

• router

• web server

Which of these can hide the IP address of a network?

• proxy server

• firewall

• router

• web server

Which of the can or do check the headers in data packets?

• proxy server

• firewall

• router

• browsers

Which of these is most useful to prevent a DDOS attack?

• proxy server

• firewall

• router

• DNS server

What is the primary function of a proxy server?

• To store data

• To filter and forward requests

• To encrypt data

• To manage user accounts

Which of the following is a common use case for a proxy server?

• Load balancing

• Data encryption

• Network monitoring

• Web content filtering

Which protocol is often used in conjunction with proxy servers to enhance security?

• HTTP

• FTP

• HTTPS

• SMTP