Correct Answer:
A. To hide the IP address and provide security
Correct answer: To hide the IP address and provide security. A proxy server acts as an intermediary between users and the internet, hiding the user’s IP address and adding security.
Background: Proxy servers can also filter content and store (cache) pages.
- Client request for web pages: Requesting web pages is what a client does, not the main purpose of a proxy.
- Database access: Database access is the role of a database server.
- Provide TCP/IP: TCP/IP is a set of protocols, not what a proxy provides.
Did you know? A VPN works in a similar way by hiding your address.
Memory trick: Proxy = middleman that hides your IP.