Which of the following occurs when millions of bogus service requests flood a Web server and prevent it from servicing legitimate requests?
A) spoofing
B) hacking
C) usurpation
D) DOS attack

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A DOS (Denial of Service) attack occurs when a server is flooded with millions of bogus service requests, preventing it from servicing legitimate requests. Spoofing is the act of disguising a communication from an unknown source as being from a known, trusted source in order to gain access to sensitive information. Hacking involves gaining unauthorized access to a system or network. Usurpation refers to the unauthorized use of an individual's personal information to perform illegal actions.

Which of the Following Occurs When Millions of Bogus Service