3.3.19

Proxies

Test yourself

Proxy Servers (Proxies)

A proxy server is a computer which sits between a user’s computer and the internet and acts on behalf of the user when accessing web pages, for example.

Illustrative background for PrivacyIllustrative background for Privacy ?? "content

Privacy

  • The user’s IP address is hidden by the proxy server, allowing anonymous use of the internet.
Illustrative background for SpeedIllustrative background for Speed ?? "content

Speed

  • Proxy servers hold a cache of regularly visited websites.
  • The cache is available to the user on request without having to access the internet.

Jump to other topics

1Components of a Computer

2Software & Software Development

3Exchanging Data

4Data Types, Data Structures & Algorithms

5Legal, Moral, Cultural & Ethical Issues

6Elements of Computational Thinking

6.1Thinking Abstractly

6.2Thinking Ahead

6.3Thinking Procedurally

6.4Thinking Logically

6.5Thinking Concurrently

7Problem Solving & Programming

8Algorithms

Unlock your full potential with Seneca Premium

  • Unlimited access to 10,000+ open-ended exam questions

  • Mini-mock exams based on your study history

  • Unlock 800+ premium courses & e-books

Get started with Seneca Premium