Which ICMP error message may be returned when a router cannot forward a packet to its destination?

Options

  • A. Echo Request
  • B. Echo Reply
  • C. Destination Unreachable
  • D. More than one of the above
  • E. None of the above

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

C. Destination Unreachable

Detailed Explanation

Correct Answer: Destination Unreachable

  • Destination Unreachable is an ICMP error message.
  • A router or destination host may generate it when a packet cannot be delivered.
  • It can indicate problems such as an unreachable network, host or port.
  • It is different from the normal ICMP Echo Reply used by ping.