Which of the Following Is the Best Definition of a 'Denial

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best definition of a 'Denial of Service' attack?

• A) Hacking into a bank computer and accessing credit card details.
• B) Unauthorised impairment of data held on a computer disk.
• C) Hacking into a computer system and deliberately impairing the data.
• D) Causing a website to be inundated with a large volume of unwanted messages resulting in an overloading and crashing of the computer system.

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Definitions:

Generic

A term used to describe products or items not sold under a specific brand name, often perceived as lower in cost and sometimes in quality.

Tying Arrangement

A sales tactic where a seller requires the buyer to purchase a secondary product or service together with the primary product.

Corrective Advertising

A form of advertising mandated by regulatory bodies to correct misleading or false claims made in previous advertisements.

Federal Trade Commission

A government agency established to protect consumers and ensure a strong competitive market by enforcing antitrust and consumer protection laws.