Configuring a Socks Proxy
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Why is the storage of website cache often regarded as a privacy issue?

  • Because anyone with access to the computer can view the cache (correct)
  • Because it is automatically encrypted for security reasons
  • Because it can only be accessed by the website owner
  • Because it is permanently deleted after a set time period

What happens to the cache of a website if the user does not manually clear it?

  • It expires automatically after a certain period
  • It is automatically deleted when the user closes the browser
  • It is never stored on the hard disk
  • It remains stored on the hard disk indefinitely (correct)

In what situations can the Temporary Internet Files cache be useful?

  • When the cache is automatically cleared by the browser
  • When no Internet connection is available (correct)
  • When using a browser other than Internet Explorer
  • When viewing online media files directly through Internet Explorer

How can the cache be cleared in Internet Explorer?

<p>By using Internet Options within the Internet Explorer interface (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are many alternative tools recommended to erase data instead of using Internet Explorer's method?

<p>Because Internet Explorer's method doesn't completely erase data (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of a proxy server?

<p>To act as an intermediary between the user and a website's server (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does a proxy server enhance privacy for users?

<p>By only displaying the proxy's IP address to potential hackers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What purpose does a firewall serve in relation to a proxy server?

<p>To examine and filter data flow for security reasons (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do temporary Internet files help in enhancing web browsing experience?

<p>By storing web content locally for quicker loading on revisits (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does a network administrator choose a proxy server designed for data protection?

<p>To prevent exposure of digital addresses to unauthorized users (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of content is saved in the Temporary Internet Files folder?

<p>HTML and Javascript code from each web page visited (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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