Understanding Cisco Cybersecurity Fundamentals (SECFND, legacy) — Question 86

Which type of attack occurs when an attacker utilizes a botnet to reflect requests off an NTP server to overwhelm their target?

Answer options

• A. main in the middle
• B. denial of service
• C. distributed denial of service
• D. replay

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, distributed denial of service, as it specifically involves multiple systems (a botnet) attacking a single target to overwhelm it with traffic. Option A, man in the middle, refers to intercepting communications, which is not related to overwhelming a target. Option B, denial of service, is a broader term that could encompass other types of attacks but does not specify the use of a botnet. Option D, replay, involves capturing and re-sending data packets, which does not pertain to overwhelming a target with requests.