________ Refers to an Attack in Which Computers in a Botnet

question 34

Multiple Choice

________ refers to an attack in which computers in a botnet are directed to flood a single website server with rapid-fire page requests, causing it to slow down or crash.

• A)Distributed denial of service
• B)Social engineering
• C)Keylogging
• D)Phishing

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Definitions:

Divergent Thinking

A cognitive process used to generate creative ideas by exploring many possible solutions, often leading to novel or unconventional outcomes.

Bounded Rationality

A concept in decision-making that suggests individuals are limited in their ability to process information, leading to satisficing rather than optimal decisions.

Groupthink

A phenomenon in decision-making where the desire for consensus within a group can lead to poor choices and suppress dissenting viewpoints.

Divergent Thinking

A mental strategy or procedure aimed at fostering innovative ideas by investigating a wide range of possible options.