CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202) — Question 168
A malicious actor uses multiple endpoints that are spread across multiple locations to target a single endpoint. Which of the following describes this threat?
Answer options
- A. On-path attack
- B. Structured Query Language injection
- C. Brute-force attack
- D. Distributed denial of service
Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is D, Distributed denial of service, as it specifically involves multiple sources targeting a single endpoint to overwhelm it. Options A, B, and C describe different types of attacks that do not involve multiple locations or endpoints targeting one single point.