Which of the following is a common type of network proxy server?

The correct answer is B. All of the above. All three listed options are common proxy server types. A forward proxy sits between internal clients and the internet, forwarding client requests outbound. A reverse proxy sits in front of servers, intercepting inbound requests on their behalf (used for load balancing, SSL…

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AReverse proxy
BAll of the above
CTransparent proxy
DForward proxy

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Explanation

All three listed options are common proxy server types. A forward proxy sits between internal clients and the internet, forwarding client requests outbound. A reverse proxy sits in front of servers, intercepting inbound requests on their behalf (used for load balancing, SSL termination, and caching). A transparent proxy intercepts traffic without requiring client-side configuration. Since all three are valid proxy types, 'All of the above' is correct.

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#Proxy server#Network security#Networking fundamentals#Network architecture

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