Proxy & Related Flashcards
1
Q
What is a Proxy?
A
A system or application that acts as an intermediary between a user’s device and the internet, often used for filtering, monitoring, or caching web traffic.
2
Q
What is a Bridge?
A
Connects two network segments at Layer 2 (Data Link), not designed for internet mediation.
3
Q
What is an Active hub?
A
Repeats signals to multiple ports — a basic, outdated networking device, not an intermediary.
4
Q
What is a Server?
A
A broad term for a system providing services (like web hosting), not specifically acting as a middleman between a client and the internet.
