What term describes the following? a server that acts as an intermediary between a client and other servers, often used for security or caching.
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Computer Networks question asks: What term describes the following? a server that acts as an intermediary between a client and other servers, often used for security or caching. The correct choice is C. Proxy server. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. FTP
Why not A: “FTP” does not fit this question. The answer is Proxy server.
- B. Network hub
Why not B: “Network hub” does not fit this question. The answer is Proxy server.
- C. Proxy server ✓
- D. Port number
Why not D: “Port number” does not fit this question. The answer is Proxy server.
Correct answer
C. Proxy server
Explanation
Proxy server (option C) is the accepted answer to “What term describes the following? a server that acts as an intermediary between a client and other servers, often used for security or caching.”. Option A (FTP) does not fit this question. Option B (Network hub) does not fit this question. Option D (Port number) does not fit this question. For this Computer Networks question, the accepted answer is Proxy server.
Source: Computer Networks Official Reference Guide
Tags: computer science, computer networks, networking, protocols
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