Which of the following functions are performed by proxies? (Select two.)

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A	Filter unwanted email
B	Store client files
C	Block unwanted packets from entering your private network
D	Cache web pages
E	Block employees from accessing certain websites

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Proxy servers act as a firewall and web filter, provide shared network connections, and cache data to speed up common requests.

Detailed explanation-2: -Proxy server is an intermediary server between client and the internet. Proxy servers offers the following basic functionalities: Firewall and network data filtering. Network connection sharing.

Detailed explanation-3: -“Proxy” is a general term that means “to act on behalf of a user in an authorized capacity.” A web proxy server intercepts client connections and obtains the requested content from an origin server, the owner of the content on behalf of the client.

Detailed explanation-4: -There are two types of proxies: forward proxies (or tunnel, or gateway) and reverse proxies (used to control and protect access to a server for load-balancing, authentication, decryption or caching).

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