350-701 Security Concepts Practice Question
An attacker intercepts communication between a client and server by spoofing ARP messages to associate the attacker's MAC address with the server's IP. This is an example of which type of attack?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Man-in-the-middle (MITM)
ARP spoofing allows an attacker to intercept traffic, a classic man-in-the-middle (MITM) technique.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Reconnaissance
Why it's wrong here
Reconnaissance gathers information, does not intercept.
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Man-in-the-middle (MITM)
Why this is correct
ARP spoofing enables MITM by intercepting traffic.
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DNS cache poisoning
Why it's wrong here
DNS cache poisons DNS records, not ARP.
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DDoS attack
Why it's wrong here
DDoS overwhelms resources, not interception.
Quick reference
Access Control Model Comparison
| Model | Acronym | Who Controls Access? | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discretionary Access Control | DAC | Resource owner | Small teams, file shares |
| Mandatory Access Control | MAC | System / security labels | Classified govt / military |
| Role-Based Access Control | RBAC | Administrator (via roles) | Enterprise environments |
| Attribute-Based Access Control | ABAC | Policy engine (user + resource attributes) | Fine-grained, dynamic policies |
| Rule-Based Access Control | RuBAC | System rules / ACLs | Firewall rules, network ACLs |
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