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:

Business-To-Business Buying

The process by which businesses purchase goods or services from other businesses for use in production, operations, or resale.

RFP

An acronym for Request for Proposal, a document that solicits proposal, often made through a bidding process, by an agency or company interested in procurement of a commodity, service, or valuable asset.

Volkswagen

A German automotive manufacturer known for producing a range of vehicles, including the iconic Beetle, and facing emissions testing scandals.

RFP Stage

The phase in procurement where a Request for Proposal (RFP) is issued to invite bids from potential vendors for a project or service.