A(n)__________ occurs when a server or Web site receives a flood of traffic-much more traffic or requests for service than it can handle,causing it to crash.
A)advanced persistent threat (APT)
B)spoofing attack
C)malware intrusion
D)denial of service (DoS)attack

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This scenario describes a denial of service (DoS) attack, which overwhelms a server or website with too much traffic or requests, leading to a crash or malfunction. Option A refers to a targeted and ongoing cyber attack, option B involves disguising one's identity to gain unauthorized access, and option C involves installing harmful software on a system.

A(n)__________ Occurs When a Server or Web Site Receives a Flood