A proxy can control which services (FTP and so on) are used by a workstation , and also aids in protecting the network from outsiders who may be trying to get information about the:

The correct answer is A. network's design. To the untrusted host, all traffic seems to originate from the proxy server and addresses on the trusted network are not revealed. "User base" is incorrect. The proxy hides the origin of the request from the untrusted host. "Operating system design" is incorrect. The proxy…

Submitted by cyberguy42· Apr 18, 2026Network and Communications Security

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A proxy can control which services (FTP and so on) are used by a workstation , and also aids in protecting the network from outsiders who may be trying to get information about the:

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Anetwork's design
Buser base
Coperating system design
Dnet BIOS' design

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A
91% (43)
B
4% (2)
C
2% (1)
D
2% (1)

Explanation

To the untrusted host, all traffic seems to originate from the proxy server and addresses on the trusted network are not revealed. "User base" is incorrect. The proxy hides the origin of the request from the untrusted host. "Operating system design" is incorrect. The proxy hides the origin of the request from the "Net BIOS' design" is incorrect. The proxy hides the origin of the request from the untrusted host.

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#Proxy servers#Network security#Perimeter defense#Information gathering prevention

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