Dell Technologies Proven Professional – Information Storage and Management (2023) — Question 6

What is an impact of a Denial of Service (DoS) attack?

Answer options

• A. Compromises user accounts and data to malicious insiders
• B. Hijacks privileges to compromise data security
• C. Prevents legitimate users from accessing IT resources or service
• D. Duplicates user credentials to compromise data security

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer, C, accurately describes how a Denial of Service attack disrupts access for legitimate users to IT services. Options A, B, and D pertain to different types of security breaches that involve data compromise and user credential theft, which do not reflect the primary impact of a DoS attack.