Multiple choice technology security

Security point of view, DOS stands for

  1. Disk Operating System

  2. Denial-of-service attack

  3. Department of State

  4. Database & Operating system Security
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In security terminology, DOS stands for Denial-of-Service attack, which floods a target with traffic to make resources unavailable. While DOS historically meant Disk Operating System, the question specifies the security context. Option C is a government department, and option D is a fabricated expansion not used in security.

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