SCAZT Network And Cloud Security Practice Question
When using Umbrella's 'Selective Proxy', how is the determination made to route traffic through the proxy vs. direct to destination?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Based on the domain categorization
The Selective Proxy uses a list of domains (like those known to host malware) to decide whether to route traffic through the proxy for deep inspection.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Based on the domain categorization
Why this is correct
Risky domains are proxied, safe ones are passed through.
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Based on the packet source IP
Why it's wrong here
Traffic source is usually the user, not the destination.
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Based on the browser type
Why it's wrong here
Browsers do not determine proxying in this model.
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Based on the time of day
Why it's wrong here
Time of day is not a factor for proxy selection.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Cisco exam blueprint
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