CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) — Question 14

As part of an attack, a threat actor purposefully overflows the content-addressable memory (CAM) table on a switch. Which of the following types of attacks is this scenario an example of?

Answer options

• A. ARP spoofing
• B. Evil twin
• C. MAC flooding
• D. DNS poisoning

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, MAC flooding, as it involves overwhelming the CAM table to disrupt normal operations. ARP spoofing (A) involves impersonating a device in a local network, Evil twin (B) refers to rogue access points mimicking legitimate ones, and DNS poisoning (D) targets domain name resolution, none of which relate to the overflow of CAM tables.