Splunk Exam SPLK-5001 Topic 1 Question 19 Discussion

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Question #: 19
Topic #: 1

What is the main difference between a DDoS and a DoS attack?

AA DDoS attack is a type of physical attack, while a DoS attack is a type of cyberattack.

BA DDoS attack uses a single source to target a single system, while a DoS attack uses multiple sources to target multiple systems.

CA DDoS attack uses multiple sources to target a single system, while a DoS attack uses a single source to target a single or multiple systems.

DA DDoS attack uses a single source to target multiple systems, while a DoS attack uses multiple sources to target a single system.

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Suggested Answer: C

by Shawnda at Mar 05, 2025, 12:22 PM

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Lindsey

23 days ago

Wait, so a DDoS is like a swarm of bees attacking a hive, and a DoS is like a single bee trying to take down the whole hive? Option C for the win!

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Meghan

25 days ago

A DDoS attack sounds like a party crasher, while a DoS attack is like a lone wolf. Option C makes the most sense to me.

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Oneida

28 days ago

Hmm, I'm not sure about the physical attack part. Aren't both DDoS and DoS attacks cyber-based? I'd go with option C as well.

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Francoise

18 days ago

I think you're right, both DDoS and DoS attacks are cyber-based.

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Samuel

1 months ago

Yes, that's correct. DDoS attacks are more powerful because they involve multiple sources overwhelming a single system.

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Katie

1 months ago

So, the correct answer would be C, right? DDoS uses multiple sources to target a single system.

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I think the key difference is that a DDoS attack uses multiple sources to target a single system, while a DoS attack uses a single source to target a single or multiple systems. Option C seems to be the correct answer.

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Trina

1 months ago

Yes, that's why it can be more difficult to defend against compared to a DoS attack.

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Ressie

1 months ago

I agree, a DDoS attack is more coordinated with multiple sources targeting one system.

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Kallie

2 months ago

I agree. A DDoS attack uses multiple sources, while a DoS attack uses a single source.

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Merlyn

2 months ago

I think the main difference is in how many sources are used to target the system.

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Splunk Exam SPLK-5001 Topic 1 Question 19 Discussion

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