Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Associate (PCCSA) — Question 24

Which option describes a characteristic of a distributed denial-of-service attack?

Answer options

• A. uses multiple types of malware to corrupt system services
• B. uses a single remote host to delete data from multiple target servers
• C. uses a single remote host to flood a target network with traffic
• D. uses a botnet to flood traffic to a target network

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer, D, accurately describes a distributed denial-of-service attack as it involves multiple compromised systems (a botnet) overwhelming a target network with excessive traffic. Options A, B, and C do not reflect the nature of DDoS attacks, as they either focus on single hosts or do not involve traffic flooding from multiple sources.