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312-50v12 Exam - Question 220


A sophisticated attacker targets your web server with the intent to execute a Denial of Service (DoS) attack. His strategy involves a unique mixture of TCP SYN, UDP, and ICMP floods, using 'r' packets per second. Your server, reinforced with advanced security measures, can handle 'h' packets per second before it starts showing signs of strain. If 'r' surpasses 'h', it overwhelms the server, causing it to become unresponsive. In a peculiar pattern, the attacker selects 'r' as a composite number and 'h' as a prime number, making the attack detection more challenging. Considering 'r=2010' and different values for 'h', which of the following scenarios would potentially cause the server to falter?

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Correct Answer: A

The attack scenario will potentially cause the server to falter if the attacker's packet rate (r) exceeds the server's handling capacity (h). Given that r = 2010 and h = 1987 (a prime number), r clearly surpasses h. The server will likely become unresponsive under these conditions.

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NopezOption: A
Aug 14, 2024

A. If 'r' surpasses 'h', it'll overwhelm. That means if 2010 surpasses 1987 (it does), it'll cause problems.

qwerty100Option: A
Aug 22, 2024

A. h=1987 (prime): The attacker's packet rate exceeds the server's capacity, causing potential unresponsiveness.

49f4430
Nov 23, 2024

common ECC all this question for telling us A> B

sumanroyOption: A
Dec 29, 2024

Bruh it was simple enough XD, what will overwhelm the server most? the one with less resource right?