💻 Computer Science

What is a DDoS attack?

A A type of data backup
B Overwhelming a server with traffic to make it unavailable
C A method of encrypting data
D A type of software update

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

A DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attack overwhelms a target server, network, or service with a flood of internet traffic from multiple sources, making it unavailable to legitimate users.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "What is a DDoS attack?" is Option B: Overwhelming a server with traffic to make it unavailable.

The other options — A) A type of data backup, C) A method of encrypting data, D) A type of software update — are incorrect for this Computer Science question. As explained above: A DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attack overwhelms a target server, network, or service with a flood of internet traffic from multiple sources, making it unavailable to legitimate users.

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