Which of the following describes a DoS attack? (Choose two.)

IT Questions BankCategory: Networking EssentialsWhich of the following describes a DoS attack? (Choose two.)

Which of the following describes a DoS attack? (Choose two.)

  • The attack is relatively simple to conduct, even by an unskilled threat actor.
  • The attack originates from multiple, coordinated sources.
  • Zombies are controlled by a command and control server.
  • A threat actor builds a network of infected hosts, called a botnet.
  • A network, host, or application is sent an enormous quantity of data at a rate which it cannot handle.

Explanation: DoS attacks are relatively simple to conduct, even by an unskilled threat actor. Flooding is an example of a DoS attack where a network, host, or application is sent an enormous quantity of data at a rate which it cannot handle.

Exam with this question: 15.4.3 Check Your Understanding - Denial of Service Attacks

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