Which proxy type is described as requiring client software to be configured and is also known as an explicit proxy?

Which proxy type is described as requiring client software to be configured and is also known as an explicit proxy?

• A. Transparent Proxy
• B. Pure Honeypots
• C. High-Interaction Honeypots
• D. Non-transparent Proxy

Answer: (D)

The concept being tested is the distinction between explicit (non-transparent) proxies and transparent proxies. An explicit proxy requires the client to be configured to use it; the browser or application settings are pointed to the proxy server so traffic is intentionally routed there. This is why it’s described as non-transparent—the client is aware of the proxy and must configure it. In contrast, a transparent proxy sits in the network path and intercepts traffic without any client configuration, so users don’t need to configure anything. The other options are not about proxy types: honeypots are deception systems, not standard proxies used for routing traffic. So the described proxy is the non-transparent (explicit) proxy.

The concept being tested is the distinction between explicit (non-transparent) proxies and transparent proxies. An explicit proxy requires the client to be configured to use it; the browser or application settings are pointed to the proxy server so traffic is intentionally routed there. This is why it’s described as non-transparent—the client is aware of the proxy and must configure it. In contrast, a transparent proxy sits in the network path and intercepts traffic without any client configuration, so users don’t need to configure anything. The other options are not about proxy types: honeypots are deception systems, not standard proxies used for routing traffic. So the described proxy is the non-transparent (explicit) proxy.