Discuss Cisco 200-201 Exam Topic 1 Question 120

What is a collection of compromised machines that attackers use to carry out a DDoS attack?

Asubnet

Bbotnet

CVLAN

Dcommand and control

Suggested Answer: B

A botnet is a network of compromised computers controlled by an attacker. Botnets are often used to carry out Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, where the compromised machines are directed to flood a target with traffic, rendering it inaccessible.Reference:Cisco Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals, Module 1: Security Concepts, Lesson 1.3: Common Network Application Operations and Attacks, Topic 1.3.4: Denial-of-Service Attacks

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26 comments · newest first

Meaghan 2 months ago

A) subnet sounds wrong. It's not about compromised machines.

Rebbecca 2 months ago

I feel confident about that too. DDoS needs a network of bots.

Noemi 2 months ago

Totally agree! Botnets are everywhere.

Armanda 2 months ago

I think it's B) botnet. Makes sense, right?

Alva 2 months ago

Definitely B) botnet. It's the most common term for that.

Colene 2 months ago

I was torn between B and D, but B fits better.

Marcos 3 months ago

Agreed! Botnets are used for DDoS attacks.

Claribel 3 months ago

I think the answer is B) botnet. It makes sense.

Brock 3 months ago

D) command and control sounds like a trick option. Botnet is the clear choice!

Marg 3 months ago

A) subnet could be misleading. It's not just about the network.

Latonia 3 months ago

Totally agree! Botnets are everywhere in DDoS attacks.

Tran 3 months ago

I think it's B) botnet. Makes sense, right?

Leah 4 months ago

I thought command and control was the answer, but I guess not!

Cordie 4 months ago

B) botnet is correct, no doubt about it!

Stevie 5 months ago

Wait, are we sure it's not A) subnet?

Kanisha 6 months ago

Totally agree, botnets are the way to go for DDoS attacks.

Roosevelt 6 months ago

It's definitely B) botnet.

Sharen 6 months ago

I thought VLANs could be involved somehow, but I guess not.

Sabra 6 months ago

B) botnet is correct, no doubt about it!

Breana 6 months ago

Wait, are you sure? I thought it was something else.

Chuck 6 months ago

Totally agree, botnets are the go-to for DDoS attacks.

Pete 7 months ago

It's definitely B) botnet.

Michel 7 months ago

I remember discussing DDoS attacks in class, and I think botnets are definitely involved. So I’m going with B) botnet.

Argelia 7 months ago

I’m a bit confused between B) botnet and D) command and control. They both seem related to how attacks are coordinated.

Amira 7 months ago

I feel like I’ve seen a similar question before, and I think it was about botnets too. So I’m leaning towards B) botnet as well.

Stephane 7 months ago

I think the answer might be B) botnet, but I’m not completely sure. I remember studying something about networks being used for attacks.

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