Which of the following is true with regard to the ping command?
2023
Which of the following is true with regard to the ping command?
- A.
Ping stands for Packet Internet Generator. Ping
- B.
The ping command checks the port level connectivity between source and destination endpoints. Ping
- C.
Ping summarizes the packet loss and round-trip delay between two IP endpoints. Ping
- D.
More than one of the above
- E.
None of the above
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Correct answer: C
The Ping command is used to test connectivity between two devices using the ICMP protocol.
It:
Sends ICMP Echo Request packets
Waits for Echo Reply packets
Measures:
Round-trip time (RTT)
Packet loss
👉 So it mainly checks whether the host is reachable and how long packets take to travel.