When a Computer Hacker Uses Multiple Compromised Computers to Carry

question 23

Multiple Choice

When a computer hacker uses multiple compromised computers to carry out a DDOS attack,the compromised computers are usually referred to as which of the following?

• A) viruses
• B) zombies
• C) macros
• D) cyborgs

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Definitions:

Deadweight Loss

An economic inefficiency caused by a disruption in market equilibrium, leading to a loss of societal welfare.

Consumer Surplus

The disparity between the ideal total expenditure consumers are willing to make on a good or service and the real expenditure.

Producer Surplus

The distinction in financial terms between what producers expect to receive for a product or service and the actual revenue attained.

Producer Surplus

The difference between the amount producers are willing to sell a good for and the actual market price they receive, reflecting the benefit to producers from selling at a higher price.