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    PracticeCPA®CPA ISC Practice Exam 2Question 58
    Easy1 markMultiple Choice
    Area II: SecurityThreats and AttacksArea II

    CPA · Question 58 · Area II: Security

    What is the primary purpose of a 'DDoS' (Distributed Denial of Service) attack?

    Answer options:

    A.

    To steal confidential data.

    B.

    To gain administrative access to the server.

    C.

    To disrupt the availability of a service by overwhelming it with traffic.

    D.

    To encrypt data and demand ransom.

    How to approach this question

    Link 'Denial of Service' to 'Availability'.

    Full Answer

    C.To disrupt the availability of a service by overwhelming it with traffic.✓ Correct
    To disrupt the availability of a service by overwhelming it with traffic.
    DDoS attacks flood the target with traffic, exhausting resources.

    Common mistakes

    Thinking DDoS steals data.
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