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The following are all examples of nonelectronic attacks: (Choose all that apply)

a) Social engineering

b) Phishing

c) DDoS

d) Physical theft

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Final answer:

Of the listed options, social engineering and physical theft are examples of nonelectronic attacks. Phishing and DDoS attacks are electronic and do not fit the category of nonelectronic attacks.

Step-by-step explanation:

The student's question asks which of the listed options are examples of nonelectronic attacks. Nonelectronic attacks refer to traditional methods of compromising security that do not rely on digital means. The correct answers for nonelectronic attacks from the given options are:

  • Social engineering
  • Physical theft

While social engineering can involve electronic methods, it is primarily about manipulating individuals into divulging confidential information and can also include in-person tactics. Physical theft, on the other hand, is straightforwardly a nonelectronic attack as it involves the physical taking of property or information. Options such as Phishing and DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attacks are electronic in nature, with phishing attempts typically occurring via email or fake websites, and DDoS attacks involving overloading a target's servers with massive amounts of traffic from multiple sources.

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