Which command-line option is commonly used in Linux ping to specify the number of packets to send?
Options
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A.
-n
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B.
-c
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C.
-t
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D.
More than one of the above
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E.
None of the above
Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)
B.
-c
Detailed Explanation
Correct Answer: -c
- In Linux, the -c option specifies the number of packets to transmit.
- Example: ping -c 4 8.8.8.8 sends four Echo Request packets.
- Unlike the common Windows default, Linux ping normally continues until interrupted if no count is specified.
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