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EC0-350 · Question #627

Which one of the following instigates a SYN flood attack?

The correct answer is B. Creating a high number of half-open connections. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

Question

Which one of the following instigates a SYN flood attack?

Options

  • AGenerating excessive broadcast packets.
  • BCreating a high number of half-open connections.
  • CInserting repetitive Internet Relay Chat (IRC) messages.
  • DA large number of Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) traces.

How the community answered

(38 responses)
  • A
    8% (3)
  • B
    84% (32)
  • C
    3% (1)
  • D
    5% (2)

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