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    A ________ Attempts to Slow Down or Stop a Computer
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A ________ Attempts to Slow Down or Stop a Computer

Question 66

Question 66

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A ________ attempts to slow down or stop a computer system or network by sending repetitive requests for information.


A) zombie
B) DoS attack
C) worm
D) Trojan horse

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