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SY0-701 · Question #888

While a school district is performing state testing, a security analyst notices all internet services are unavailable. The analyst discovers that ARP poisoning is occurring on the network ana then…

The correct answer is A. Unskilled attacker. ARP poisoning is a basic attack that does not require advanced skills or tools, making it a common method used by unskilled attackers (also known as "script kiddies") to disrupt network

Submitted by manish99· Mar 6, 2026Threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigations

Question

While a school district is performing state testing, a security analyst notices all internet services are unavailable. The analyst discovers that ARP poisoning is occurring on the network ana then terminates access for the host. Which of the following is most likely responsive for this malicious activity?

Options

  • AUnskilled attacker
  • BShadow IT
  • CCredential stuffing
  • DDMARC failure

How the community answered

(37 responses)
  • A
    78% (29)
  • B
    14% (5)
  • C
    3% (1)
  • D
    5% (2)

Explanation

ARP poisoning is a basic attack that does not require advanced skills or tools, making it a common method used by unskilled attackers (also known as "script kiddies") to disrupt network

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