Question 1

Describe the pros and cons of blocking URLs with a proxy server.

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Question 2

How can proxy servers affect performance of the network?

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Question 3

In a typical transaction, a proxy server intercepts a request from a user on the internal network and passes it along to a destination computer on the Internet.What steps are involved in this process?

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Question 4

What should proxy server administrators consider when configuring proxy servers for various services?

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Question 5

What is SOCKS?

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Question 6

How do proxy server log files help protect the network?

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Question 7

What is the most important benefit of a proxy server?

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Question 8

How do proxy servers differ from packet filters?

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Question 9

How do reverse proxy servers work?

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Question 10

How can a proxy server be used for e-mail protection?

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Quiz 7: Working With Proxy Servers and Application-Level Firewalls