Which of the Following Is an Example of Resource Exhaustion

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of resource exhaustion?

• A) A penetration tester requests every available IP address from a DHCP server.
• B) An SQL injection attack returns confidential data back to the browser.
• C) Server CPU utilization peaks at 100% during the reboot process.
• D) System requirements for a new software package recommend having 12GB of RAM, but only 8GB are available.

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Definitions:

PLC

Stands for Programmable Logic Controller, an industrial digital computer which has been ruggedized and adapted for the control of manufacturing processes, such as assembly lines, or robotic devices.

Input Image Table File

A file used in digital processing that contains data or parameters for images to be processed or analyzed.

Examine If Open

A programming command used in PLCs to check if a digital input or control function is in an open (inactive or off) state before proceeding with logic operations.

Examine-Off Instruction

A programmable logic controller (PLC) command used to check if a specific input or condition is not active or off.