Which of the following methods are used by flood attacks to cause denial of services?(Select All that Apply)
Exhaust available bandwidth.
Exhaust server-side resources.
Control network host rights.
Exhaust network device resources.
Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation:
Flood attacks (DoS/DDoS) overwhelm network resources, preventing normal users from accessing services.
Correct answers:
A. Exhaust available bandwidth→ Large amounts of traffic saturate the network.
B. Exhaust server-side resources→ High CPU/memory usage causes server crashes.
D. Exhaust network device resources→ Firewalls, routers, and switches become overloaded.
Why is C incorrect?
Controlling host rights is related to hacking, not flooding attacks.
HCIP-Security References:
Huawei HCIP-Security Guide → DoS/DDoS Attack Prevention
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