GIAC Information Security Professional (GISP) — Question 2

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Answer options

• A. It is an ICMP attack that involves spoofing and flooding.
• B. It is a UDP attack that involves spoofing and flooding.
• C. It is a denial of service (DoS) attack that leaves TCP ports open.
• D. It is an attack with IP fragments that cannot be reassembled.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because it specifically describes an ICMP attack characterized by spoofing and flooding techniques. Option B incorrectly identifies the attack as UDP, while C misstates the nature of the DoS attack regarding TCP ports, and D does not accurately represent the primary characteristics of the attack.