Which of the following TCP/IP tools, used to troubleshoot TCP/IP connections, should you utilize if you want to test a connection to a remote host?
A.
PING utility.
B.
TRACERT utility.
C.
Both of the above
D.
None of the above.
Explanation:
You should use the PING utility if you want to test a TCP/IP connection to a specific remote host. PING sends ICMP packets to the destination that you specify, and then waits to receive an echo response packet.
Incorrect
Answers:
B: You should use the TRACERT utility if you want to determine which specific route an ICMP packet takes over the network.
C: The PING utility is the correct answer.
D: The PING utility is the correct answer.
References:
Charles J. Brooks, Server+ Certification Exam Cram 2 (Exam SK0-002), QUE Publishing, Indianapolis, 2006, pp. 503-506.