Fundamentals 18 Understanding DDoS Attacks

In a DDoS attack, multiple compromised devices are controlled remotely. What are these devices collectively called?

• Botnet

• Zombie Network

• Malware Cluster

• Phantom Devices

Which attack method is an example of an application layer attack?

• ICMP Flood

• UDP Flood

• Ping of Death

• HTTP Flood

Why is monitoring network traffic important for DDoS prevention?

• It helps detect unusual spikes in traffic

• It increases network speed

• It reduces bandwidth usage

• It prevents all types of cyber attacks

What is rate limiting used for in DDoS mitigation?

• To limit the number of requests per second

• To increase server bandwidth

• To enhance data encryption

• To improve user authentication

Which of the following is NOT a step in a DDoS attack? Botnet Formation, Service Disruption, Target Selection

• Botnet Formation

• Service Disruption

• Target Selection

• Mass Data Theft

What is the primary goal of a DDoS attack?

• To steal sensitive data from a target system

• To crash or slow down a target system

• To install malware on the target system

• To gain unauthorized access to the target system

Which of the following is NOT a way to prevent DDoS attacks?

• Using firewalls and monitoring systems

• Implementing network redundancy

• Ignoring traffic spikes

• Using rate limiting

What is the first step in executing a DDoS attack?

• Forming a botnet

• Launching a denial of service attack

• Identifying the target server

• Gathering user credentials

How can a DDoS attack damage a company’s reputation?

• By making customers lose trust in the service

• By increasing the company's revenue

• By improving customer service response times

• By attracting more customers to the service

What security measure helps detect and prevent DDoS attacks?

• Firewalls and intrusion detection systems

• Weak passwords

• Open network ports

• Disabling antivirus software