Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) Which of the following is/are true…
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Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) Which of the following is/are true about ICMP?
- A.
Allows gateways to send error control messages to other gateways or hosts.
- B.
Provides communication between the Internet Protocol software on one machine and the Internet Protocol software on another.
- C.
Only reports error conditions to the original source; the source must relate errors to individual application programs and take action to correct the problem.
- D.
All these
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ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) is one of the main protocols of the Internet protocol suite. It is used by network devices such as routers and gateways to send error messages and operational information—for example, when a requested service is unavailable or a host/router cannot be reached. All statements (a), (b), and (c) correctly describe ICMP.
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