PCCET · Question #181
In what way does a DDoS attack differ from a DoS attack?
The correct answer is C. It uses a network of bots to overwhelm a target network. This question differentiates a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack from a standard Denial of Service (DoS) attack.
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In what way does a DDoS attack differ from a DoS attack?
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- AIt typically uses a script or a tool to carry out the attack from a single machine.
- BIt tries to cause denial-of-service on the target network.
- CIt uses a network of bots to overwhelm a target network.
- DIt originates from a single source.
How the community answered
(24 responses)- A8% (2)
- C88% (21)
- D4% (1)
Why each option
This question differentiates a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack from a standard Denial of Service (DoS) attack.
This describes a typical DoS attack, which originates from a single machine or source.
Both DoS and DDoS attacks aim to cause denial-of-service; this statement doesn't highlight their specific difference.
The key distinction of a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack is that it uses multiple compromised computer systems, often forming a botnet, to overwhelm a target network. This distributed nature makes it more powerful and harder to defend against than a single-source DoS attack.
This describes a DoS attack, whereas a DDoS attack is characterized by originating from multiple sources.
Concept tested: Types of Denial of Service attacks
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/security/fundamentals/ddos-best-practices
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