Q: What kind of proxy is used to prevent someone from accessing sites by inspecting what data is being requested, and then allowing or denying this request, depending on what site is being accessed?
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Q: What sort of proxy stops someone from visiting websites by examining the data being sought and deciding whether to grant or reject the request based on the website being visited?
- A gateway proxy
- A reverse proxy
- An authentication proxy
- A web proxy
Explanation: The term “web proxy” is often used to refer to the kind of proxy that is used to block individuals from accessing websites by first examining the data that is being sought and then deciding whether or not to grant the request depending on the website that is being visited.
