CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1001) — Question 291

A junior technician is working on a new server that will intercept web traffic and file requests from users' computers and retrieve the necessary content. Which of the following is the technician configuring?

Answer options

• A. DNS server
• B. Authentication server
• C. Proxy server
• D. Web server
• E. File server
• F. DHCP server

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, Proxy server, as it is specifically designed to intercept and relay requests between users and the internet. The other options serve different purposes: A DNS server translates domain names, an Authentication server manages user credentials, a Web server hosts websites, a File server stores files, and a DHCP server assigns IP addresses.