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A.
replaces intrusion detection entirely
B.
allows or blocks packets based on defined conditions such as address, port, or protocol
C.
prevents users from using keyboards
D.
formats packet captures into PDF
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Correct Answer: B. allows or blocks packets based on defined conditions such as address, port, or protocol
Explanation:
Traffic filtering is best described as something that allows or blocks packets based on defined conditions such as address, port, or protocol.
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formats packet captures into PDF
B.
allows or blocks packets based on defined conditions such as address, port, or protocol
C.
prevents users from using keyboards
D.
creates malware signatures from files only
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Correct Answer: B. allows or blocks packets based on defined conditions such as address, port, or protocol
Explanation:
The correct answer is that Traffic filtering allows or blocks packets based on defined conditions such as address, port, or protocol.
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controls the number of requests or connections allowed in a given time period
B.
stores passwords in cookies
C.
changes hostnames into IP addresses
D.
makes encryption unnecessary
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Correct Answer: A. controls the number of requests or connections allowed in a given time period
Explanation:
The correct answer is that Rate limiting controls the number of requests or connections allowed in a given time period.
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turns off all logging
B.
stores passwords in cookies
C.
makes encryption unnecessary
D.
controls the number of requests or connections allowed in a given time period
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Correct Answer: B. stores passwords in cookies
Explanation:
The misconception is "stores passwords in cookies"; in reality, Rate limiting controls the number of requests or connections allowed in a given time period.
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turns off all logging
B.
changes hostnames into IP addresses
C.
controls the number of requests or connections allowed in a given time period
D.
makes encryption unnecessary
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Correct Answer: C. controls the number of requests or connections allowed in a given time period
Explanation:
This is correct because Rate limiting controls the number of requests or connections allowed in a given time period.
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A.
turns off all logging
B.
makes encryption unnecessary
C.
controls the number of requests or connections allowed in a given time period
D.
changes hostnames into IP addresses
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Correct Answer: C. controls the number of requests or connections allowed in a given time period
Explanation:
Rate limiting is best described as something that controls the number of requests or connections allowed in a given time period.
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A.
turns off all logging
B.
controls the number of requests or connections allowed in a given time period
C.
stores passwords in cookies
D.
makes encryption unnecessary
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Correct Answer: B. controls the number of requests or connections allowed in a given time period
Explanation:
The correct answer is that Rate limiting controls the number of requests or connections allowed in a given time period.
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uses multiple distributed sources to overwhelm a target service or network
B.
is a local file permission setting
C.
requires only one unplugged cable
D.
always fixes congestion
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Correct Answer: A. uses multiple distributed sources to overwhelm a target service or network
Explanation:
The correct answer is that DDoS attack uses multiple distributed sources to overwhelm a target service or network.
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always fixes congestion
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uses multiple distributed sources to overwhelm a target service or network
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is the same as a routine ping test
D.
requires only one unplugged cable
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Correct Answer: D. requires only one unplugged cable
Explanation:
The misconception is "requires only one unplugged cable"; in reality, DDoS attack uses multiple distributed sources to overwhelm a target service or network.
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uses multiple distributed sources to overwhelm a target service or network
B.
always fixes congestion
C.
is the same as a routine ping test
D.
is a local file permission setting
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Correct Answer: A. uses multiple distributed sources to overwhelm a target service or network
Explanation:
This is correct because DDoS attack uses multiple distributed sources to overwhelm a target service or network.
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is a local file permission setting
B.
is the same as a routine ping test
C.
always fixes congestion
D.
uses multiple distributed sources to overwhelm a target service or network
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Correct Answer: D. uses multiple distributed sources to overwhelm a target service or network
Explanation:
DDoS attack is best described as something that uses multiple distributed sources to overwhelm a target service or network.
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always fixes congestion
B.
is the same as a routine ping test
C.
requires only one unplugged cable
D.
uses multiple distributed sources to overwhelm a target service or network
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Correct Answer: D. uses multiple distributed sources to overwhelm a target service or network
Explanation:
The correct answer is that DDoS attack uses multiple distributed sources to overwhelm a target service or network.
