A ____ attack is designed to prevent a device from performing its intended function.
A) denial-of-service (DoS)
B) rogue AP
C) phishing
D) pharming

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A denial-of-service attack is specifically designed to flood a device or network with traffic or requests, overwhelming its ability to function properly and denying users access to the resources they need. Rogue APs, phishing attacks, and pharming attacks are not necessarily intended to prevent a device from functioning, but rather to misdirect or manipulate its operation.

A ____ Attack Is Designed to Prevent a Device from Performing