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Unit 3 - 2.4.8 DoS & DDoS

Authored by PHILLIP VEET

Computers

9th Grade

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Unit 3 - 2.4.8 DoS & DDoS
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary goal of a Denial of Service (DoS) attack?

To intercept communication by tapping into network cables.

To manipulate computer hardware to compromise its integrity.

To disrupt the availability of a service or information.

To manipulate individuals into divulging confidential information.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of DoS attack can be inadvertently caused by improper configuration, leading to a broadcast storm?

Reflected DDoS attack

Amplified DDoS attack

On-Path Attack

Switching Loop

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack characterized by?

Multiple agents attacking a single system.

A single agent attacking multiple systems.

Flooding a server with SYN packets.

Exploiting servers or systems to amplify attack traffic.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary difference between a network DDoS attack and an application DDoS attack?

Network DDoS attacks target physical machines connected to the network.

Application DDoS attacks exploit vulnerabilities in network protocols.

Network DDoS attacks target an entire network to shut it down.

Application DDoS attacks slow down or render specific applications useless.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an amplified DDoS attack?

Exploiting servers to reflect attack traffic towards the target.

Flooding a server with SYN packets to bog down network resources.

Spreading agents across various systems to create a distributed attack.

Leveraging servers to generate a significantly larger response to a small request.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do reflected DDoS attacks work?

Exploit servers to reflect attack traffic towards the target.

Attack multiple systems simultaneously.

Flood a server with SYN packets to bog down network resources.

Utilize agents to amplify traffic directed at the target.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the key defense measure against DDoS attacks mentioned in the text?

Implementing insecure protocols like ICMP and UDP.

Using experimental and signature-based IDS/IPS for security monitoring.

Increasing the number of public-facing servers.

Configuring systems to allow for improper equipment usage.

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